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Heliconia bihai Tomato Cheek

Botanical Name
Heliconia bihai Tomato Cheek
Common Names
Lobster Claw, Parrot Flower,
Heliconia is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red and yellow flowers held above the foliage. The leaves are large and lush, typical of tropical species. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to garden beds, borders, and as a feature planting. It can also be used to create dense visual screening in suitable climates. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia bihai Tomato Cheek Lobster Claw, Parrot Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright

Description:
Heliconia is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red and yellow flowers held above the foliage. The leaves are large and lush, typical of tropical species. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to garden beds, borders, and as a feature planting. It can also be used to create dense visual screening in suitable climates. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained