The Heliconia orthotricha, Edge of Nite, a spectacular variety of heliconia, exhibits large and velvety crimson bracts with linings of maroon, pink, and green. Most people think of the bracts as the bloom, but the true flower are green and white and poke out of the bracts at various points.
Heliconias belong in the plant family Heliconiaceae, within the order of the Zingiberales.
Please review the Zingiberales Planting and Caring page for additional information.
The Heliconia orthotricha, Edge of Nite is a generous bloomer all year.
A large sized heliconia that averages 4 to 8 ft. in height. Can be grown in larger containers.
Full sun to 50% shade. Moderately humid soil.
Flower is unique in its velvety texture. It is a flower that everyone loves to touch. Works great as focal point in floral arrangements when combined with smaller heliconias and foliage. Fresh flower will last 7 to 10 days in clean water.
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