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Heliconia latispatha (Golden lobster claw)
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1 hour care
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Heliconia latispatha
Other names
Golden lobster claw, Expanded lobsterclaw
Genus
Heliconia Heliconia
Species
H. latispatha - H. latispatha is a tender tall perennial with long, oblong leaves and erect panicles with bright red and yellow waxy bracts, with small true flowers peeping out from the bracts.
Heliconia latispatha is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spiky
Flower
Yellow, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Suckers, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Heliconia latispatha (Golden lobster claw) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in a frost-free, sheltered spot. Otherwise, can be grown in a pot and overwintered indoors or grown in a greenhouse or conservatory. If container grown, water regularly during the growing season and apply a liquid feed monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Heliconia latispatha
Other names
Golden lobster claw, Expanded lobsterclaw
Genus
Heliconia Heliconia
Species
H. latispatha - H. latispatha is a tender tall perennial with long, oblong leaves and erect panicles with bright red and yellow waxy bracts, with small true flowers peeping out from the bracts.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spiky
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods
Suckers, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Heliconia latispatha (Golden lobster claw) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in a frost-free, sheltered spot. Otherwise, can be grown in a pot and overwintered indoors or grown in a greenhouse or conservatory. If container grown, water regularly during the growing season and apply a liquid feed monthly.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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