FOLIAGE LANDSCAPES PTY LTD

Heliconia sp. Tropical garden must have to suit

any size garden

Heliconias white Heliconias are very popular tropical landscaping plants with some

commonly known as parrot’s beak, lobster claw, and crab claw heliconias. They range in colours - mostly red, yellow or orange with fewer cultivars in soft pinks and greens. Heliconias love warm, humid conditions and ample water. They grow in full sun to part shade and tend to grow taller in shadier spots in the garden. Flowers produce nectar, which attracts the Olive-backed Sunbird. Some of the standout varieties are:

Heliconia rostrata – Red and yellow pendant Heliconia orthotricha cv. Eden Pink – Soft pink and green upright Heliconia chartacea cv. Sexy Pink – Pink and yellow pendant Heliconia stricta cv. Jamaica Dwarf – Red and green upright Heliconia psittacorum cv. Sassy – Orange and pink upright

Foliage Landscapes Pty Ltd Po Box 1381 Hyde Park ABN 86 128 594 132 P. 0401 381 303 E. enquiries@foliagelandscapes.com.au

Plant facts

Size

Uses

Position

Care

30cm – 4m

Stunning cut flowers.

Semi shade to full sun depending on the variety.

Very hardy. Use lots of organic matter.

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