Heliconia caribaea x bihai ‘Richmond Red’

Richmond Red heliconia
Tropical foliage plant grows in loose clumps. Upright red flower structures are trimmed in gold. These stacked and alternating bird-beak bracts hold small hidden flowers.
height 9–15ft
width 9–15ft
tolerates Heat
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 35F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Hybrid
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 23, 24

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Growing Notes

More cold-tolerant than many heliconias and good vase life as a cut flower.
If grown outdoors in harsh climates this plant will look rough during winter storms and can be groomed when weather warms and it will fill out.

Special Interest

One of the ultimate tropical plants, yet tolerant of mildest California gardens.