exotic and eyecatching 'Heliconia'... by blondeblurr

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Feb 13, 2009

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Description

It's this time of the year again, (here on the East Coast in Australia) when these beautiful specimen taking over in my sub-tropical garden. They just thrive on humidity and warmth. HELICONIA ROSTRATA or better known to some as Lobster claw, related to Bananas & Strelitzias. It also seems a little reminiscent of the raging Bush-fires, we are experiencing at present in the State of Victoria, shaped just like a flame... I like to dedicate this to all the 181 victims, who died during this carnage, caused by Arson. *BB*

Comments (17)

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glix70

6:35AM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Excelllent compo of this wonderful exotic flower!!! Great!!! :)

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tennesseecowgirl

6:43AM | Fri, 13 February 2009

First time I have ever seen one, very beautiful!

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jif3d

6:56AM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Talk about in your face colour and the Lobster claw shape also reminds me of fire crackers, very kool specimen ! I can also see how the shape looks like the fire images we have been watching on T.V., I hope they catch those bastards ! ~Cheers~

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MrsRatbag

9:07AM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Wonderful captures! I've seen these, but never knew what they were called...

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durleybeachbum

11:21AM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Fancy being able to pick these and bring them in! Re the fires, arson leaves us all speechless.

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ralph49

4:17PM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Yes they are an amazingly beautiful flower.....excellent capture

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Aioros

6:04PM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Super beutiful shot my friend.

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npauling

7:28PM | Fri, 13 February 2009

Beautiful captures of these exotic flowers, what a wonderful splash of colour they must make in your garden. A lovely dedication to all who have lost their lives.

MrsLubner

12:54AM | Sat, 14 February 2009

Oh, my! This a double treat! What an elegant flower and you have let me see it in two fabulous shots.

jdehaven

3:45AM | Sat, 14 February 2009

Quite an interesting specimen, very colourful- great shot! On another note, regarding your dedication; It is quite a tragedy that so many have perished for some idiot's causing a fire.

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Svarg

8:53AM | Sun, 15 February 2009

Wow! These are Fabulous!! I've never seen them before; they're absolutely beautiful! Great captures of them too. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims of the fires there, and as Jeff says, I hope they catch the bastards.

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kimariehere

1:31AM | Tue, 17 February 2009

such a gorgeous plant so colorful!!!! lovely table floral !

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julesrose

4:25AM | Tue, 17 February 2009

im totally jealous been trying to grow simulare types for a while.thanks for the dedication we are all so sad for our country's loss.

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Kaartijer

9:57PM | Thu, 19 February 2009

That's an awesome plant... excellent shot!

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kaward

4:43PM | Tue, 03 March 2009

Stunning blooms, they have a luminesence with such vivid colours. Great images. I manage to grow strelitzia as they can tolerate cooler temperatures if kept dry, in our UK winter indoors. These look like they would need a bit more warmth?

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