Bring tropical flair and striking color to your garden with Heliconia Wagneriana, an heirloom flowering plant prized for its vibrant, exotic blooms and long-lasting stems, perfect for cut flower arrangements. Ideal for borders, containers, and tropical-themed gardens, this plant attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds while providing a hardy, low-maintenance display. Its bold foliage and dramatic flowers make it a standout addition to any home garden.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering tropical plant
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Height/Spread: 36 – 72 inches tall, upright growth habit
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Flower Color: Bright red, orange, and yellow bracts
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Cut flower favorite, pollinator-friendly, tropical appeal, hardy and low-maintenance
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors in warm, frost-free conditions.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently, do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 18 – 36 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 21 – 35 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Provide bright light, protect from frost, remove spent flowers to encourage new growth, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
