Heliconia Nickeriensis – Nicky

A hardy and fast-growing variety loved for its slender, vibrant flowers and tidy habit. Heliconia Nickeriensis (Nicky) is a prolific bloomer, producing masses of flowers for most of the year. Its smaller size makes it perfect for filling in garden borders, mass planting, or growing in decorative pots.

Heliconia Nickeriensis (Nicky) – Heliconia psittacorum x marginata

  • Height: 1.5m – 2m
  • Climate: Tropical and Subtropical; very reliable in coastal QLD and Northern NSW.
  • Light: Full sun to part shade (flowers best in bright light).
  • Growth Habit: Upright and slightly spreading; fills gaps quickly.
  • Conditions: Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
  • Flowers: Slender, upright bracts in a striking peachy-orange and bright yellow.

$77.00

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.