Rostrada (hanging)
~ Heliconia Rostrada This traditional and most recognized heliconia is called Pendula Lobster Claw. Blooms are pendulous or hanging up to 3 feet in length with striking red and yellow bracts. Blooms all year. 5 to 10 feet in height. In pots will flower at 5 to 6 feet tall. Full sun to 50% shade. Height: 5-10 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial...
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~ Red Caribaea The flowers of this species are actually highly modified leaves and bracts in the shapes of a lobster claws and a deep, rich red color. Flower height is 9 to15 in. Foliage is banana like with waxy white coating on stems and lower midrib. Height: 6-15 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade
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~ Rainbow Heliconia Heliconia wagneriana The flowers of this species are actually highly modified leaves and bracts in the shapes of a lobster claws. The bracts are somewhat variable, bright red areas cover most of the cheek and it is surrounded by pale green along the lip keel and tip with yellow areas at the base. Blooms all year. Foliage is banana like. Height: 6-8 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade
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~ Orange Claw Heliconia They all have upright, long lasting flowers, and are excellent as specimen plants in the tropical garden or large greenhouse, and as cut flowers for large arrangements. Height: 6-14 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade.
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~ Lobster Claw Heliconia Heliconias are attractive tropical plants with banana-like leaves and beautiful, long lasting. This the traditional and most recognized Heliconia. If exotic plants are your game, then lobster claw is sure to be a home run in your landscape. Height: 6-14 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade.
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