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Hanging Lobster Claw

Heliconia rostrata · Heliconiaceae

A clumping tropical perennial with paddle-shaped leaves and spectacular pendent flower spikes of red claw-like bracts tipped yellow and green. A bold feature and cut flower for warm, sheltered gardens.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Perennial
  • Light
    Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water
    Moist / Regular
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Tropical, Subtropical
  • Frost
    Frost-Tender
  • Mature size
    2.5 m H × 1.5 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Flowering
    Summer Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Fast-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Moderate Maintenance

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