Parrot Heliconia, Parrot's Beak, Parrot's Flower, Parrot's Plantain, Parakeet Flower, False Bird-of-Paradise, Golden Torch, Japanese Canna
Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot Heliconia) is an erect, evergreen perennial forming dense tufts of lanceolate, bright, intense green leaves adorned with prominent central nervation and pointed tips. The pseudostems (formed by the leaf sheaths) emerge from underground rhizomes. The inflorescence, or cluster of flowers, is quite distinctive and ranges in colorful hues of red, orange, yellow, and green. It consists of brightly colored, waxy bracts (special leaves at the base of flowers) arranged alternately on the stem that encloses and protects small flowers. Parrot Heliconia has no particular blooming season and produces inflorescences all year long. The flowers produce an abundance of nectar, and the color, shape, and curve of the flowers are adapted to hummingbirds. Fleshy, rounded, dark blue fruits follow them. Great for tropical gardens, the blossoms last for weeks and are excellent in flower arrangements. Heliconia ranks as a top choice among tropical flowers for enthusiasts and gardeners.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Heliconiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Heliconiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot Heliconia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot Heliconia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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