Heliconia Chocolate Dancer 30 L Pot
AU$199.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$18.09
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Heliconia ‘Chocolate Dancer’
Common Name: Chocolate Dancer Heliconia
Botanical Name: Heliconia ‘Chocolate Dancer’
Plant Type: Tropical clumping perennial
🌿 Main Features
● Attractive dark chocolate-brown to deep burgundy bracts with contrasting flowers.
● Lush, upright tropical foliage that creates a strong exotic look.
● Forms a clumping habit and can spread gradually from underground rhizomes.
● Produces striking flowers that can be used as cut flowers.
● Excellent choice for creating a tropical garden atmosphere.
● Best growth occurs during Perth’s warm spring and summer months.
☀️ Growing Conditions in Perth
Heliconia ‘Chocolate Dancer’ performs best in a warm, sheltered position.
● Light: Bright filtered light, morning sun or part shade.
● Soil: Rich, fertile and organic soil with good drainage.
● Water: Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during spring and summer.
● Shelter: Protect from strong winds, cold weather and frost.
● Temperature: Performs best in warm conditions and may slow down considerably during Perth’s cooler months.
💧 Plant Care
Watering:
Water regularly during the warmer months. Avoid allowing the soil to completely dry out for extended periods.
Mulching:
Apply a generous layer of organic mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and keep the root zone cooler. Keep mulch away from the stems.
Fertilising:
Feed regularly during active growth with a slow-release fertiliser suitable for flowering tropical plants. An additional liquid feed during the growing season can encourage vigorous growth and flowering.
Pruning:
Remove old or damaged leaves and cut spent flowering stems back to the base when finished. This encourages new shoots from the clump.
Containers:
Can be grown successfully in a large pot or container when provided with quality potting mix, regular watering and adequate nutrition.
🏡 Landscaping Importance
Chocolate Dancer Heliconia is an excellent choice for:
● Tropical and subtropical gardens
● Poolside landscaping
● Courtyards and sheltered gardens
● Feature planting
● Large decorative pots
● Tropical garden borders
● Resort-style landscaping
● Cut-flower gardens
Its dark, dramatic flower bracts make it particularly effective as a feature plant against green foliage.
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Heliconia Chocolate Dancer 30 L Pot
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