Heliconia caribaea 'Yellow'

Heliconia caribaea is usually red in colour, but this clone has dark yellow blooms. This species is one of the best and easiest of all heliconias. Full sun keeps it compact and full of blooms.

Heliconia caribaea is a variable species and, as the name implies, is native to humid areas in the Caribbean islands: different local forms are found in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles. lt blooms in June-August, at 2-4 m in height. This species is spectacular in the garden and spectacular as a cut flower.

We ship healthy field-grown rhizomes with at least two active growing points. Visit this LINK and see pictures of our heliconia rhizomes ready for shipping. Learn more about what we put in the box.