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false bird of paradise [2]

Heliconia rostrata

Genus: Heliconia
Family: Heliconiaceae
Common Names: hanging lobster claw

About this plant

H. rostrata is a very large, evergreen perennial with banana-like leaves up to 2m long. In spring and summer it produces hanging inflorescences made up of bright red bracts, each tipped with yellow and green, with yellowish-white flowers

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a neutral, 50:50 mixture of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light

Pruning

Cut out faded flower stems and damaged or dying leaves

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in heat in spring, or by division in spring

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and snails

Diseases

Phytophthora root rot and pythium stem rot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years