With winter in full swing, the last thing many gardeners are thinking about is planting tropical plants like heliconias. But many varieties have proven cold tolerance and hardiness in South East Queensland’s subtropical climate.

Now is the time to start thinking about getting some heliconias in the ground while the days are still cool. As spring rolls around they will be jumping out of the ground and rewarding you with colourful bracts in no time!

Here are some proven winners in our climate; a selection of some of the best landscaping varieties for screening or as feature plants. All of the following have proven cold tolerance and can be safely planted out in the cooler months in a frost free climate.

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