Description: Description Heliconia St... Lucia... Keep in mind, that if you buy more than one it wont fit in a bubble envelope. you have to paid for a medium flat rate... if more than 2, it will go in a large flat rate...plus a small handling fee... i always will look for the best price.. this is only for this type.... unless is combine with another big rhizome... so work with me... the bracts are wide and smooth, and are dark red, changing to an even darker purple-red toward the tips. Blooms from December to July. Plant habit is erect, from 12-16 feet tall.This is a really jumbo Rhizome ... Characteristics AHS Heat Zone 12 - 10 USDA Hardiness Zone 8 - 15 Sunset Zone H1, H2, 24 Plant Type Tender Perennial Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Height Dec to july Bloom Time Indeterminate Native To St Lucia Growing Conditions Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil Drainage Well Drained Soil type Loam, Sand Growth Rate Fast Water Requirements Average Water Habit Spreading Seasonal Interest Spring, Summer, Winter Ornamental Features Flower Interest Showy Flower Color Red, To dark red purple Green Flower Color Modifier Multi-Color Fruit Color Violet Foliage Color (Spring) Dark Green Foliage Color (Summer) Dark Green Foliage Color (Fall) Dark Green Foliage Color (Winter) Dark Green Shipping and Handling time is from 3 to 5 days....I have health problems , plus sometimes the weather doesn't help ...Sometimes can be less... THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Store Policies You will receive 1 , this are Large rhizomes with roots , No returns ,once their dug up....Shipping increase, sorry for this...This are jumbo rhizomes..Please contact me for a shipping quote if you are ordering more of the same size ...if is too large it has to go in a medium flat rate...I will know once i dug them..Please i Keep asking to ask for quote for this one and the caribea creamy.. They don't fit in a envelope if you order more than one...Once you receive your rhizome , let me know if there is a problem...Im not responsible of how you take care of the the plant once is in your hands....If you need help , don't wait until is almost dead to ask for it...You can send me photos of how you plant it , or the progress ...I'm not responsible for wrong address , or if someone stole it from you...So have someone or put directions in the message for seller...I suggest you put it in a pot , for many reasons...If you put it in the ground , it have bacteria and fungus from other plants , previously dead in the soil and you cant control the water,..Too much water rot the rhizome...In a pot you can control the water , because the new potting mix (miracle grow,is perfect , is free of any bacteria , the water wont sink in the roots , the ph is neutral...Once she have expand , and have few shoots , then you put it in the ground...You have to wait from 10 to 12 weeks, to see something happening outside, in the meantime , she is expanding her roots , getting use to , of her new habitat..Most of this plants like morning sun , warm and humidity ...The can grow well under a tree ...If something is wrong when you receive it , send photos...im not going to send you another substitute , unless you send me photos..Proof of how you receive it...Most of the shipping , goes in a padded flat rate..And i use this, because if i put them in a box , even putting is fragile , the post office , put heavy boxes on them...This type of envelopes goes in a bin , and normally all this envelopes are not too heavy...Besides the fact, that for the mailman is more easy to carry it... .Im very friendly and i always, like to help....So don't hesitate to ask ,,,You work with me , i work with you...Welcome...Thank you for stopping by....
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Hormigueros, Puerto Rico
End Time: 2024-10-05T02:55:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Return policy details:
California Prop 65 Warning: Under your responsability
Planting Time: 10 Weeks
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): it tolerate 7-11
Soil pH: Many type
Growth Habit: Clumping
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Sub-tropical, Tropical
Common Name: Ginger
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Peat, Red mud, Sand
Unit Quantity: 1
Brand: Ginger
Foliage: Evergreen
Color: Dark Wine Berry, Multicolor
Type: Rhizomes
Watering: Medium