It’s the fifth episode of AWIF, spreading flowery vibes across cyberspace. Heliconias are a favorite tropical from my garden. It doesn’t get much more tropical than this.
This is a close up of Heliconia psittacorum variety “Lady Di”, I think. They make great cut flowers, spread like mad and then, sadly, decline. I put some new peach ones in this spring.
Some very well fed Lobsterclaw Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata)
A smaller version of H. rostrata.
That is all for today. Check out Cathy’s blog to see more flowery goodness. Here is the link. http://www.wordsandherbs.wordpress.com.
The Shrub Queen 
You know my great love of Heliconia – happy to see them included in today’s post. 🙂
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I recognize these as you have used them in vases before. I love the shape of them and the vivid colour, but their common name Lobster Claw somehow puts me off! 😉
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Many similar tropicals called Lobsterclaw this and that…
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These are surreal–and beautiful.
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I agree, they stop you in your tracks.
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