Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia)

Heliconia vellerigera hanging red flower bracts with large green leaves close up
Heliconia vellerigera hanging red flower bracts nestled among thick green tropical leaves.

Botanical name: Heliconia vellerigera

Common name: Heliconia

Family: Heliconiaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

A truly spectacular hanging heliconia, H.vellerigera is a solid orange-red color with brilliant white hairs. It is a medium sized heliconia, reaching 6-7 feet tall. The leaves are light purple on the underside. Blooms throughout the year. See Thai Heliconia - varieties Gallery.

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Image gallery: 6 images
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) red flower close up showing fuzzy texture and yellow tips.
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) red flower with fuzzy texture and tiny yellow tips hanging downward.
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower, close up of long pendulous structure among green foliage
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower hangs downward from sturdy stems amidst long green leaves
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange fuzzy flower close up, showing dense texture and stacked bracts
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower bracts overlap along the stem in a vertical arrangement
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower hanging from tall green stems in a lush plant
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower hangs from long stems amidst broad green foliage and leaves.
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower close up with fuzzy texture against green leaves
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower hanging down among many large green leaves
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower close up with fuzzy texture against green leaves in background
Heliconia vellerigera (Heliconia) orange flower with fuzzy texture and curved shape hanging over green foliage


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