|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Heliconiaceae (Heliconias) |
| Origin: Central America (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red & Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [H. latispatha, Hort.] |
| Height: 6-8 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
|
|
|
|
Heliconia schiedeana (Lobster Claw/ Parrot's Beak) - This herbaceous plant produces 6-8 foot long stalks with elongated leaf blades (3'x1'). In spring arise the tall flower stalks, often above the foliage, of showy long red bracts that are a good foil below the yellow flowers. It does best in a sheltered, lightly-shaded location with fairly moist soil. Hardy to at least 30 degrees F though may not flower in areas that get frost. For many years we sold this plant as Heliconia latispatha. We had this plant in production since 1988 until 2008 when we discontinued growing it.
This information about Heliconia schiedeana displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
|
| |
|
|
|
