{"product_id":"heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-richmond-red","title":"Heliconia bihai x caribaea ‘Richmond Red’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeliconia bihai x caribaea ’Richmond Red’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid between two of the largest heliconia species, ’Richmond Red’ combines the erect claw-shaped inflorescence of \u003cem\u003eHeliconia bihai\u003c\/em\u003e with the heavy substance and vigour of \u003cem\u003eHeliconia caribaea\u003c\/em\u003e. The result is a big, deep red flowering stem on a tall, strongly caned clump, and it is one of the more commonly grown heliconias in the north Queensland cut flower trade for exactly that reason. In the landscape it is used where a heliconia has to hold its own against palms and large-leaved foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy ’Richmond Red’\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows taller and thicker than most straight bihai forms, filling space faster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red bracts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich saturated colour with substantial, waxy bract texture that resists weather damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowering stems are long and straight, making them ideal for large-scale arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy caning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick canes support the large inflorescence without flopping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductive clump\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once established it produces multiple flowering stems across the warm season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-scale tropical screening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its height makes it one of the best heliconias for blocking a two-storey outlook.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResort and commercial landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Robust enough for high-visibility plantings that need impact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower production\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown in rows for the strong, long-lasting red stems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor planting beside palms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Matches the scale of royal and foxtail palms at ground level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start of the wet season or late spring in the subtropics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, well drained soil with generous compost; heavy feeders need the volume\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water heavily and often through the first three months to drive rhizome expansion, then keep evenly moist. Mulch to 100mm, feed monthly in the growing season, and provide shelter from strong wind because the large leaves and tall canes take damage in exposed sites.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m per clump\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast in warm humid conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, very large paddle-shaped leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade with reliable moisture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid of Caribbean and tropical South American species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red bracts\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795278332190,"sku":"ND-0930-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/X1dqRM0nt-vOYddpcDOVD_KbH1q527.jpg?v=1787312290","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-richmond-red","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}