Variegated Heliconia Lady Di 7G

Variegated Heliconia ‘Lady Di’ in 7-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Bold, botanical, and downright showstopping—the Variegated Heliconia ‘Lady Di’ is a dazzling tropical accent with oversized foliage striped in creamy yellow and green, paired with towering red-orange lobster-claw flowers. Native to Central and South America, this cultivar of Heliconia is perfectly suited for South Florida’s lush climate and brings an exotic, jungle-like flair to garden beds, borders, and containers.

This 7-gallon size offers a robust clump that’s ready to thrive and light up your garden with high-impact color and movement.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Best in full sun to part shade. 4–6+ hours of bright light supports strong blooming and vibrant leaf color.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Loves humidity. Mulch to retain moisture and reduce stress.

• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Add compost or organic matter to improve fertility and structure.

• Fertilizer: Apply a high-phosphorus tropical bloom fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season.

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping form with large banana-like leaves. In a 7-gallon pot, typically 4–6 feet tall. Can reach 8+ feet in the ground.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Thrives in South Florida’s heat and humidity; protect from frost.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Remove spent blooms and yellowing leaves. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth.

Foliage & Flower Notes:
Striking variegated foliage with bright, creamy-white streaks. Flower spikes are large and exotic, often red or orange with yellow accents—favorites for cutting gardens and attracting pollinators.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Primarily ornamental. Heliconias are not edible, but they offer ecological benefits such as attracting hummingbirds, beneficial insects, and pollinators. Their vibrant presence also contributes to mental well-being through garden therapy and visual stimulation.

Ideal For:

• Tropical landscape borders or screens

• Poolside and patio plantings

• Container gardens with vertical interest

• Cut flower lovers and pollinator gardens

• Gardeners seeking bold, exotic textures

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Heliconia psittacorum ‘Lady Di’ (Variegated)

• Common Name: Variegated Heliconia Lady Di

• Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial

• Family: Heliconiaceae

• Class: Monocot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Holds leaves year-round in tropical climates

  • Perennial: Comes back year after year with minimal care

  • Broadleaf: Large, paddle-shaped, variegated leaves

• Container Size: 7-gallon pot

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