Heliconia rostrata (Hanging Lobster Claw, False Bird of Paradise, )
Botanical Information
Family | Heliconiaceae |
Genus | Heliconia |
Species | rostrata |
Synonyms | Heliconia poeppigiana |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Central America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a -H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1.1 - 4.5 °C |
Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
Height | 1 - 4 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | |
Shape | Upright. |
Propagation | By division. |
Cultivation | Thrives in either partial shade or full sun locations, and is drought tolerant. |
Notable Specimens | Jim Thompson House, Bangkok, Thailand. Wishing Tree Resort, Tha Phrae, Thailand. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Bark/Stem Description | New stems will develop after the old plant has flowered. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are glossy green, oval and paddle shaped. |
Flower Description | May be found in red, orange or yellow, usually tipped with a bright gold splash, and arranged in terminal racemes, which may be held erect. Often reaching up to 90 cm in length. |