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
hardy
to		 35F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
origin Hybrid
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

More cold-tolerant than many heliconias and good vase life as a cut flower.