Heliconia subulata rosella Ideal for growing in containers

Ideal for growing in containers

This is great plant for collectors of the weird

with arching dark green glossy leaves that look like palm fronds

Mexico and the Caribbean (it's the national tree of Cuba)

Heliconia subulata rosella Ideal for growing in containersBeautiful tall and tropical looking plant with dramatic lush foliage and waxy red bracts holding small yellow flowers. A showstopper and yes, you probably can grow this in your garden! In frost free parts of NZ it actually does very well and flowers reliably. A spot sheltered from the wind is best to keep the broad lush foliage looking at its best as the leaves tend to tear in the strong wind.