Heliconia Waxy Red 30 L Pot
AU$199.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$18.09
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🌺 Heliconia ‘Waxy Red’
Common name: Waxy Red Heliconia, Heliconia
Botanical name: Heliconia ‘Waxy Red’
🌿 Main Features
- Spectacular tropical flowering plant with vivid red, waxy-looking flower bracts.
- Lush, banana-like green foliage creates a strong tropical effect.
- Clumping growth habit, producing new shoots from underground rhizomes.
- Flowers are long-lasting and make excellent cut flowers.
- Attractive to birds and other pollinators.
- Excellent for creating a lush resort-style garden.
☀️ Growing Conditions in Perth
Heliconia ‘Waxy Red’ can perform well in Perth when given warmth, moisture and protection.
Position:
🌤️ Plant in bright filtered light, part shade or morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon summer sun and drying winds.
Soil:
Rich, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter. The soil should retain moisture but drain well.
Water:
💧 Keep consistently moist, especially during Perth’s hot summer. Avoid letting the plant dry out for extended periods.
Temperature:
Warm conditions are ideal. Protect from cold winds and frost, as cold weather can damage foliage and reduce flowering.
🌱 Care in Perth
- 💧 Water deeply and regularly during spring and summer.
- 🌿 Apply a generous layer of organic mulch to retain moisture.
- 🌱 Feed with a quality slow-release fertiliser during active growth.
- ✂️ Remove old flowering stems after flowering to encourage new shoots.
- 🍃 Remove damaged or yellow leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.
- 💨 Provide protection from strong winds.
- 🪴 Suitable for large pots when adequate moisture and fertiliser are provided.
🏡 Landscaping Importance
Waxy Red Heliconia is ideal for adding bold tropical colour to Perth landscapes.
Perfect for:
- 🌴 Tropical gardens
- 🏊 Poolside planting
- 🏡 Courtyards
- 🌺 Feature planting
- 🌿 Tropical borders
- 🪴 Large containers
- 🏢 Resort-style landscaping
- 🌴 Mass planting
- 💐 Cut-flower gardens
The intense red flowers contrast beautifully with the large green foliage, creating a strong tropical focal point.
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Heliconia Waxy Red 30 L Pot
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