Heliconia Subulata 30 L Pot Size
AU$199.00
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Product Details
🌿 Heliconia subulata
Common name: Heliconia, Parrot Flower
Botanical name: Heliconia subulata
🌺 Main Features
- Attractive tropical, clumping perennial with lush green foliage.
- Produces striking colourful bracts and flowers with an exotic tropical appearance.
- Upright growth habit makes it excellent for adding height and texture to tropical gardens.
- Flowers can be excellent for tropical flower arrangements.
- Fast-growing in warm, humid conditions.
- Evergreen in warm climates but may slow down during Perth’s cooler months.
- Forms new shoots from underground rhizomes.
☀️ Growing Conditions in Perth
Heliconia subulata can grow well in Perth with the right conditions, particularly in a warm, sheltered microclimate.
Light:
🌤️ Best in bright filtered light, part shade or morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun during Perth’s hottest months.
Soil:
Rich, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter. It should retain moisture while still providing good drainage.
Water:
💧 Keep consistently moist during the growing season. Heliconias perform poorly if allowed to become very dry.
Position:
Choose a sheltered location protected from strong winds and cold weather.
🌱 Care in Perth
- 💧 Water regularly throughout spring and summer.
- 🌿 Apply a thick layer of organic mulch to retain moisture.
- 🌱 Feed with a slow-release fertiliser during active growth.
- ✂️ Remove old flowering stems and damaged leaves to encourage new shoots.
- 💨 Protect from strong winds because the large leaves can tear.
- ❄️ Protect from frost and cold winter conditions.
- 🪴 Can be grown successfully in large containers with adequate moisture and nutrition.
🏡 Landscaping Importance
Heliconia subulata is an excellent choice for creating a lush tropical or resort-style landscape.
Ideal for:
- 🌴 Tropical gardens
- 🏊 Poolside landscaping
- 🏡 Courtyards
- 🌺 Tropical borders
- 🪴 Large containers
- 🌿 Feature planting
- 🌴 Mass planting
- 🏢 Resort and commercial landscapes
Its lush foliage and exotic flowers provide strong tropical colour and texture, making it an excellent companion for palms, gingers, bananas and other tropical plants.
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Heliconia Subulata 30 L Pot Size
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