Overview
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Heliconia, part of the Heliconiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' is a cultivar of the Heliconia genus, which consists of herbaceous plants known for their columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage. This cultivar is suited to conservatory or greenhouse environments in the UK, thriving in full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. The plant produces vibrant, waxy bracts on pendulous panicles during spring and summer, adding striking colour to patio containers or flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heliconia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in heat in spring, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs, snails
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora root rot, Pythium stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow'?
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' need?
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' hardy in the UK?
Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Heliconia caribaea 'Dominican Yellow'?
Seed sown in heat in spring, Division in spring.
More in the Heliconia genus
- Heliconia 'Golden Torch'
- Heliconia 'Guyana'
- Heliconia angusta 'Holiday'
- Heliconia angusta 'Yellow Christmas'
- Heliconia bourgaeana
- Heliconia caribaea
- Heliconia caribaea 'Prince of Darkness'
- Heliconia caribaea 'Purpurea'