Heliconia stricta (Dwarf Jamaica Heliconia)

Botanical name: Heliconia stricta

Common names: Dwarf Jamaica Heliconia, Firebird

Family: Heliconiaceae

Origin: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Costa-Rica

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This Heliconia grows in clumps to 6 ft with a spread of 5 ft. It has 6 ft long banana-like leaves. Each inflorescence has red or orange bracts edged with green. Heliconia stricta cv. Dwarf Jamaican growing only 1 to 3ft high this small sized Heliconia is suitable for a wide range of designs. Dwarf Jamaican grows well in pots and is known to tolerate variable temperatures more than other Heliconias. Blooms all year and can be planted in full sun to semi-shade. Propagation: Clump division, or rhizome. See Thai Heliconia - varieties Gallery.

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