Heliconia metallica
SHINING BIRD OF PARADISE
Heliconiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Bihai metallica, Heliconia nana, H. nitens, H. vinosa

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Heliconia metallica
SHINING BIRD OF PARADISE
Heliconiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & green

Leaves: dark green; midrib grey-green; red-purple underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, accents, cut foliage, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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