Heliconia bihai x caribaea Hot Rio Nights is a bold tropical plant with tall stems and vibrant red bracts tipped with golden yellow. These stunning, bird-like bracts, combined with large, banana-like green leaves, bring a dramatic and exotic look to landscapes. With its dramatic colours and exotic allure, Hot Rio Nights is perfect as a backdrop plant in tropical gardens or as a captivating focal point in large beds and borders. Regular watering during the warmer months helps maintain its lush, upright growth. Apply organic fertilizer when new growth emerges in spring.
Soil: Moist well-drained soil with plenty of mulch.
Conditions: A location with morning sun is ideal avoiding the hot midday sun and a sheltered location to minimise leaf wind damage. It grows best in warm, frost-free climates.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-3m
Soil: Moist well-drained soil with plenty of mulch.
Conditions: A location with morning sun is ideal avoiding the hot midday sun and a sheltered location to minimise leaf wind damage. It grows best in warm, frost-free climates.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-3m