Heliconia tortuosa 'Red Twister' vase shaggy trunk

shaggy trunk

Relatively slow growing it can be grown happily in a greenhouse

complemented by its matte black stems

The Giant Dioon or Dioon spinulosum can eventually grow to become on of the tallest Cycads in the world and it also happens to be one of the most cold hardy

Heliconia tortuosa 'Red Twister' vase shaggy trunkFantastic new variety that is relatively compact compared to some. Will do, and look its best in frost free spot sheltered from the wind and at least part shade, without being dark. i. e plenty of light but ideally not full and direct sun all day. The large flowers bracts are stunning and will make any garden look like a tropical paradise.