Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia orthotricha She Lobster Claw,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Dense, Upright
Description:
Brilliant pink and green flowering heliconia that grows to around 1.5m of height. The flowers grow in Summer and Autumn and is very quite hardy and low maintenance. Planting different heliconia species together can be a great option to creating a colourful, vibrant garden bed through Winter. Ideal for tropical themed gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained