Heliconia Rauliniana

A unique and highly sought-after hybrid the Heliconia Rauliniana is known for its slender, towering stems and distinct “corkscrew” style flowers. Its narrow growth habit makes it the perfect solution for tight garden beds and side passages where space is limited.

Heliconia Rauliniana – Heliconia bihai x marginata

  • Height: 3.5m – 4.5m
  • Climate: Tropical and Subtropical; surprisingly cold-tolerant.
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Growth Habit: Very tight clumping and tall; ideal for narrow spaces.
  • Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
  • Flowers: Long, pendulous red bracts with bright yellow edges and a twisting form.

$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.