Heliconia, derived from the Greek word helikonios, is a genus of about 100 to 200 species of flowering plants native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean islands west toIndonesia. Heliconia wagneriana is a medium sized erect Heliconia, about 6-8 feet tall. It originates from Puerto Rico, Columbia and Central America. Grown extensively in the Tropics as a border plant. Can be grown as houseplant or greenhouse specimen. Popular for cutting to be used in large flower arrangements. it is a classic Heliconia that produces 5 to 10 upright flowering bracts in the colors of pale yellow with bright pink cheeks and a thin green border. he colorful bracts combine with the wide boat shaped leaves of this plant creates a great tropical display. The Heliconia's bracts are so large and colorful that they almost hide the flowers altogether, which are tiny and are found inside these bracts. Blooms from May through August. If in reasonable conditions, it blooms all year. Will bloom in a pot. Hardiness zones 9-11 With their long lasting inflorescence they are a wonderful choice as cut flowers for large arrangements and they make excellent specimen plants in the tropical garden.
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