Heliconia Hot Rio Nights - Lobster Claw

Heliconia 'Hot Rio Nights' 

The Hot Rio Nights variety is the most popular variety and most commonly grown.  This variety can grow in warm coastal NSW to Sydney temperate locations to sub-tropical and tropical locations.  

Helliconia are easily one of the best varieties to bring the tropics into your home and make you feel like you are on a tropical holiday!

These lush tropical plants are from the same plant family as Banana and Ginger, with leafy foliage which displays exotic flowers flowering in Spring and Summer in reds, oranges and yellows. 

They are fast growers and will screening quickly, enjoying the warmer climates of Australia and are not commonly grown or available in cooler locations such as Melbourne.

The flowers are the star of these plants, also bird attracting for the nectar they produce. 

They like well draining fertile soil, so digging in some compost before planting is a great idea.  Regular watering is key to keeping them looking lush.

Perfect for tropical screening along fencelines, pool areas or any area of your garden to create a tropical vibe.  

Growth Size: Hot Rio Nights approx 3-4m tall

Positioning: Partial sun to shade, protect from winds

Climate: Warm protected Temperate areas, Sub-tropical, Tropical 

Soil: Prefers well draining rich organic soil

Temperament: Not frost or cold tolerant

Perfect for: Screening, poolside planting, tropical gardens

Growth Rate: Very fast

Other Heliconia Varieties - If you reside in Qld or Nthn NSW, lucky you! You have many more variety options as follows

Red Christmas - Shorter grower to around 1m tall

Black Cherry - Approx 3-4m

Rauliniana - Approx 3-4m 

Kawauchi - Approx 3-4m

Yellow Dancer - Approx 2-3m

Chocolate Dancer - Approx 2.5-3m

+ Many more varieties which we can advise you of in your preferred pot size.