Heliconia x plagiotropa 'Red Tropic'

'Red Tropic' is native to Ecuador and is a natural hybrid between Heliconia latispatha × Heliconia spathocircinata. With its strong clumping habit and inflorescence held above the foliage, it makes an excellent landscape candidate. Unusual and hard to find, this Heliconia is well suited for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

 

Inflorescence: Upright and slightly spiral
Height: 4 to 8 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Growth: Clumping
Native Distribution: Ecuador

Named and introduced by Mark Collins.