Heliconia Jacquinii

An impressive and tall variety often used for its magnificent architectural presence. The Heliconia Jacquinii is well-loved for its large, paddle-shaped leaves and classic tropical look, providing an excellent background or screening plant for larger gardens.

  • Height: 3.5m – 4.5m
  • Climate: Tropical and Subtropical; prefers warm, sheltered positions.
  • Light: Full sun to part shade.
  • Growth Habit: Tall, upright, and clumping.
  • Conditions: Thrives in rich, fertile, moist soil with good drainage.
  • Flowers: Vibrant orange-to-red bracts with distinct yellow edges and green tips.

$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.