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How does one grow Heliconia rostrata in a pot in the UK?

anthony_darby

By Anthony_darby

United Kingdom

I have Heliconia rostrata, which was from a garden in Trinidad. Can it be grown on a windowsill?


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  • Question asked on 5 Jun, 2009

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frenchbean
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This may help you:

http://www.rareflora.com/heliconiaros.htm

5 Jun, 2009

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