Heliconia Golden Torch

The Living Lighthouse! 🏮

This mid-sized heliconia illuminates gardens with:
• 18-24″ golden flower spikes with crimson edges 🔥
• Compact growth (5-6 ft tall) – ideal for small spaces 📏
• Continuous blooming – produces flowers year-round in warm climates 🔄

Why This Heliconia Shines Brighter:

✅ Landscape Versatility – Fits where giant heliconias won’t 🏡
✅ Cut Flower Star – Spikes last 2+ weeks in arrangements 💐
✅ Hummingbird Haven – Nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators 🦜
✅ Disease-Resistant – Stronger than most heliconias 🛡️

Golden Growing Secrets:

• Climate: Zones 10b-12 (no frost tolerance) ❄️
• Light: Full sun to partial shade ☀️⛅
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining (add compost) 🍂
• Pro Tip: Remove spent stems at base for new blooms ✂️

🏡 Perfect For:
• Tropical border plantings
• Poolside containers
• Courtyard gardens
• Resort landscaping

📦 Includes:
• Healthy rhizome with active growth
• “Torch Care” guide
• Tropical plant fertilizer

⚠️ Note: Requires consistent moisture – water 2-3x weekly in heat

Key Features:

1. Color Brilliance – Gold/red bract contrast

2. Size Advantage – Compact yet impactful

3. Floral Longevity – Vase life highlighted

4. Care Clarity – Water frequency specified

5. Design Versatility – Border/container uses