A number of Zingerberales that are new or underdistributed will be discussed. The focus will be on Heliconia but related genera are touched on. Most of the species or varieties are new to horticulture and a few are new to botany.

This presentation is suitable for advanced heliconia growers.

Mark Collins joins us from Eden Farms in Hilo, Hawaii.

Past president of the Hawaii Tropical Flower and Foliage Association, founding president of the Hawaii Tropical Flower Council. Past president of HSI. Collector of Zingerberales in more than 50 countries on 5 continents. Owner of Eden Farms in Hawaii and partner in Plant Group Co., Ltd. in Thailand, as well as Thai Orchid Nurseries in Thailand.