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Heliconia 'Red Twist'

Heliconiatortuosa

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Genus

Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)

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Species

tortuosa (tor-tew-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Bihai tortuosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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