Heliconia bihai ‘Marginata’ (Yellow-Edged Heliconia)

Heliconia bihai ‘Marginata’ is a bold tropical ornamental plant valued for its lush foliage and striking upright flower bracts edged with bright yellow. The vibrant red bracts with contrasting yellow margins create an eye-catching display, making it a popular choice for tropical gardens, resorts, and landscape projects. Its architectural form and long-lasting blooms provide year-round interest while attracting birds and pollinators.

Key Features

• Distinctive upright red flower bracts with bright yellow margins
• Large, lush green foliage with a tropical appearance
• Long-lasting blooms with excellent ornamental value
• Creates a bold focal point in tropical landscapes
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
• Low maintenance once established

Landscape Applications

• Tropical gardens
• Hotels and resort landscapes
• Parks and public green spaces
• Residential gardens
• Commercial developments
• Feature planting
• Poolside and courtyard landscaping
• Botanical and themed gardens

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Heliconia bihai ‘Marginata’
• Common Name: Yellow-Edged Heliconia, Heliconia Marginata
• Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
• Mature Height: 2–4 m
• Clump Spread: 1.5–3 m
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirement: Moderate to High (prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil)
• Maintenance: Low

Heliconia bihai ‘Marginata’ is an excellent choice for landscape projects seeking bold tropical colour, architectural foliage, and long-lasting floral displays. We supply healthy, well-established specimens suitable for resorts, parks, commercial developments, residential gardens, and professional tropical landscape projects.