Scientific Name: Heliconia angusta
Common Name: ‘Yellow
Christmas’
Hardiness: Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Yellow
Christmas’ has beautiful yellow and white blooms with dark green foliage. The inflorescence is erect with yellow bracts
and white sepals. ‘Yellow Christmas’
will grow 4 to 6 feet tall. Flowering occurs January through April.
Applications:
This
plant is well suited to partially shaded landscapes in warm climates. It also
works well as a patio plant or long-lasting cut flower.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in 6 to 8 months.
Culture:
Light: 30% to 50% shade
Temperature: 60° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use
a well draining professional mix that is slightly acidic, keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid
feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N), weekly. Supplement with
magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons once per month. For top dress or
soil incorporation, follow label rates for medium to heavy feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative
spray for insect pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal &
bacterial pathogens, preventive drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact David McDonald
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax