Heliconia Thread

[thyerr01]

Its a mix of different Heliconia. Front, L to R, are H. x 'Mexican Gold', H. latispatha 'Red', (directly behind the trellis) and H. latispatha 'Parakeet' (the tall one). Over the back are H. x 'Siberia Lemon', H. x 'Bleeding Heart', and H. x 'Coral Surprise'.

[Than]

10 hours ago, thyerr01 said:

Its a mix of different Heliconia. Front, L to R, are H. x 'Mexican Gold', H. latispatha 'Red', (directly behind the trellis) and H. latispatha 'Parakeet' (the tall one). Over the back are H. x 'Siberia Lemon', H. x 'Bleeding Heart', and H. x 'Coral Surprise'.

I guess you expect defoliation after this snow? 

I only have schiedeanas in pots. They have never flowered but they grow like crazy. In fact they have totally outgrown their pots and I will plant in the ground this summer. Last winter they lost most leaves but this winter they seem unscathed so far. They are in a protected spot, having seen no less than 5 C / 40 F so far. Tbh I don't care so much about them flowering, it's their lush leaves that do it for me. I want to plant them along the pathway in my garden.

[thyerr01]

I expect the temps were down in the -8/-7 C (~18f) based on the snow cover and readings from nearby stations on wunderground, so they are all going to freeze completely back. We'll see what returns in the spring. It will be an opportunity to gather more hardiness data.

I found mine really took off once they got in the ground, so I recommend planting yours out.