Heliconia 'Sharonii'

Heliconiastricta

Genus
Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)
Species
stricta (STRIK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Geneva, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 10a) | October 2012 | positive

I've read many things about how finicky grower this Heliconia is, but i actually found it very easy. It prefers shade. My climate is tota...Read More

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