Rock Lobster

Heliconia species are amongst the most exotic of all tropical flowering plants. Native to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This is one of the most ornamental and cultivated species of Heliconia, the heliconia rostrata is a large evergreen perennial boasting huge, banana-like, dark green leaves. In spring and summer, showy flower clusters hang from the 90 -150cm stems.
This plant comes with a large selection of fun common names including, hanging Lobster claw, False bird of paradise, Crab claw, and Hanging parrot’s beak.
Heliconia represents youth, pride, and great returns.

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With paint running through her veins, Goulburn-based artist, author, and pattern designer Sami Sparrow was born with a crayon in her hand and the imagination to use it in a million ways.
Sami’s artwork captures her explorations of the natural world and its botanical forms. Using techniques that draw influence from street and tattoo art, along with printmaking and minimalist abstraction, Sami brings life to each creation through her use of bold and vivid colours.
Floral compositions, detailed line work, and distorted shapes are recurring themes. Sami’s minimalist observation of nature offers a sense of both simplicity and refinement.
With a degree in Fine Arts and Visual Arts, Sami developed her eye for creating detailed line drawing with her unique street culture style. Since this time Sami has authored three internationally published colouring books through HarperCollins publisher, had her work licensed to feature on products with multiple companies and has also been showcased in numerous art exhibitions including her first solo show in 2019.