Heliconias are usually graded by bract size and classified as small, medium, large, and extra large.
Small – 80 cm stem – 15 cm bloom.
Medium – 70 to 90 cm stem – 20 cm bloom – 3 to 4 bracts.
Large – 90cm + stem – 25 cm bloom – 3 to 4 bracts.
Extra – 90 cm + stem – 30 cm bloom – 3 to 4 bracts.
Pendant – 110 cm stem – 5 to 6 bracts.Blooms should show good colour and be free of marking.
Heliconias being shipped to North America should be packed in insulated boxes during the winter months.