23/09/2026
Heliconia stricta hyb. 'Heart of Gold'
Inflorescence: It has an upright form (Upright) and is arranged distichously in a single plane (Distichous). Its distinctive feature is fiery red bracts contrasting with gold, beautifully and elegantly accented by a thin, light green edge at the tips of the bracts
Height and Growth Habit: When fully mature, it reaches approximately 6 to 10 feet (approximately 1.8â3 meters) in height. The stems are slightly weeping (Slightly weeping stems), and it grows in an open clumping form (Open clumping)
Planting and Care
Sunlight: It can be grown from full sun (Full Sun) to partial shade (Partial Shade)
Soil and Water: It grows well in fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil, and the soil should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged
