Heliconia Black Cherry

A stunning hybrid prized for its deep, moody tones and lush architectural foliage. Heliconia Black Cherry is a premier landscaping plant, offering a slightly more “weeping” leaf habit than other hybrids, making it a fantastic choice for dense privacy screening and tropical feature planting.

Heliconia Black Cherry – Heliconia bihai x caribaea

  • Height: 3m – 4m
  • Climate: Tropical and Subtropical; performs well in warm, protected spots in Sydney.
  • Light: Full sun to part shade.
  • Growth Habit: Dense, upright clumping with slightly weeping stems.
  • Conditions: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Flowers: Large, waxy bracts in a spectacular dark cherry-red; appearing Summer and Autumn.

$77.00

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Why Australian Gardeners Love Heliconias

  • Instant tropical impact: Large, lush foliage and sculptural blooms turn ordinary gardens into exotic paradises.
  • Wildlife magnets: Their nectar-rich bracts attract birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects (echoing their natural hummingbird pollination in the wild).
  • Versatile landscaping: Use as feature plants, privacy screens, poolside accents, or mass plantings.
  • Clumping varieties stay tidy; others form bold clumps up to 5m tall.
  • Year-round interest: Many flower prolifically through the warmer months, with some blooming almost continuously in humid conditions.
  • Cut-flower superstar: The long-lasting bracts make stunning indoor displays.