Heleconia opens up more

I think this heleconia deserves a post of its very own -  it has opened up even more now -  you still have to go into the "scary, deep forest," as my grandson calls it. 
I first noticed this starting to colour up on the 21st March, so it has taken about three weeks to open up this much.  I am always tempted to cut my big flowers that you don't see easily, but I like the idea of having to work a bit harder to access this one.  We have some friends visiting from England this weekend - I wonder if they will venture down the scary deep forest path to see it? 
   

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  1. garden girl in SAFri Apr 08, 03:37:00 AM

    Oh Wow! This is so stunning. Can't help wondering where the African part of Africanaussie comes from?

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  2. FloridagirlFri Apr 08, 05:25:00 AM

    Oh, I wish I had a deep, scary forest! That heliconia is gorgeous. Definitely deserves its own post!

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  3. DesireeFri Apr 08, 06:04:00 AM

    She's a beauty! No words needed as she speaks volumes for herself :)

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  4. sandduneFri Apr 08, 07:13:00 AM

    Your Heleconia really gives your garden a tropical look. It is quite spectacular. I saw some like that in Costa Rica in the wild rain forest so you grandson is right on the mark. Nice!

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  5. Solitude RisingFri Apr 08, 10:27:00 AM

    I would gladly venture into the "scary, deep forest" if that beauty is what I'll find.

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  6. africanaussieFri Apr 08, 11:16:00 AM

    Gardengirl,
    Oh! here it is in a nutshell - I was born in South Africa, left there at 22, travelled the world for the next 20 years or so on a sailboat, then ended up here in Australia.
    Floridagirl,
    thank you! I havnt seen any updated posts from you lately - you doing OK?
    Desiree,
    so glad it is not just me who thinks my "child" is beautiful.
    Sanddune,
    Yes I am so lucky to be able to grow flowers like this
    Solitude Rising,
    I am sure you can grow these on your farm....

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  7. africanaussieFri Apr 08, 03:21:00 PM

    Solitude Rising,
    I saw in your last comments that you said yours had turned dwarf. I have some others that are just naturally low growing - only about a foot high - maybe you have that kind?

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