Heliconia 'Orange Gyro'

Botanical Name: Heliconia latispatha 'Orange Gyro'

Native Region/Environment: Tropical Americas

 Sun/Light: Full sun to partial shade

Temperature: Outdoors they are die-back tender perennials and require over winter protection from frosts but freezes will be terminal.  Indoors are ideal year round 

Water: Heliconia roots prefer to remain consistently moist but can occasionally tolerate brief dry periods. 

Soil: Organically rich, moist but draining soil/

Growth Pattern: Upright arching out with a clumping base.  As with all heliconia it grows from a rhizome so it will slowly spread laterally, under ground, creating the clumping appearance.

Mature Size: Typically grows to height of 6'-7'' but may reach 10'+ under ideal conditions, with lush tropical leaves up to 3' long and 1' wide.

Attributes: Stunning long lasting brilliant orange erect flowers.  Superb specimen plant in the garden with frost winter protection, as a patio potted plant or indoors provided ample light.  Both foliage and flower are long lasting and excellent for cut arrangements.

Attractor: Pollinators, insects and hummingbirds