skip to main content

Tropicalesque Gardens

Growing heliconia in zone 5a

12 years ago

Hello, I have been reading and learning from all your wonderful posts (not responding because I am a novice and a bit shy!). I am hoping that you can help me make a decision about buying a heliconia plant for my zone, which is frigid. I plan on keeping it in a large pot and wintering it over inside. This winter was very warm and I was able to keep all of my plants alive. 10 Brugmansias made it as well as fuchsias, begonias, geraniums and shrimp plant. Will a heliconia flower in zone 5a?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

diggy500
12 years ago
Hi Poco

If you can start it early enough inside with heat and good lighting , then no problems..a good misting helps..
cheers
Diggy
poconomare
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you. I just ordered one from ebay (Hawaiian seller) and it should arrive by May 18th.
Related Professionals
Lakewood Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Wareham Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Maple Heights Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Peabody Landscape Contractors · Fairview Landscape Contractors · Hayden Landscape Contractors · Oklahoma City Landscape Contractors · Vermilion Landscape Contractors · Shafter Landscape Contractors · Las Vegas Carpenters · North Miami Beach Carpenters · Peekskill Carpenters · Buena Park General Contractors · Kentwood General Contractors · Olney General Contractors

Related Stories

KIDS’ SPACES 5 Ideas for a Great Home Learning Zone

By Catherine Funkhouser

Get your child off to a good start this school year with homework areas and strategies that reduce the frenzy

GARDENING GUIDES Grow a Beautiful Fall Garden in a Pot

Welcome autumn with 7 gorgeous plants that thrive in containers and enliven your porch or patio throughout the cooler season

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: A Family Home Grows and Gets a New Face

By Becky Harris

An addition and an architectural renovation lead to an elegant yet comfy Craftsman for a California family of 6

WINTER GARDENING Extend Your Growing Season With a Cold Frame in the Garden

By Paintbox Garden

If the sun's shining, it might be time to sow seeds under glass to transplant or harvest

FALL GARDENING 5 Fall Fruits You Can Grow in Containers

Brighten your porch or patio with a potted pomegranate, kumquat, blueberry bush or another great fall fruit

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Grow a Lush Privacy Screen

By Christine Tusher

No need to wait forever for patio privacy the green way. These 10 ideas will get your screening up and running in no time

GARDENING GUIDES Grow a Beautiful Garden in Alkaline Soil

By Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting

Got alkaline soil? Learn how to manage it and the many beautiful plants that will thrive in this ‘sweet’ soil

GARDENING GUIDES Yes, You Can Grow Food in a Shady Yard

Your shady garden doesn’t have to be forever barren. Berries, herbs and other shade-loving plants can produce a delicious bounty

EARTH DAY Grow a Beautiful Garden With Ecofriendly Greywater

By Greywater Corps

Reducing home water waste means lower bills and a healthier planet. Here's how to set up a greywater home irrigation system that can help

GARDENING GUIDES A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Succulents

By Carol Bucknell Garden Design

Their easy-care reputation is well-deserved, but a little TLC will turn succulents into star plants

Sponsored

More Discussions

Can you help me identify this?

1