Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's heliconia) - Image 4

Botanical names: Heliconia psittacorum, Bihai psittacorum

Common names: Parrot's heliconia, Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

Family: Heliconiaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Heliconia psittacorum orange and red flower close up against a blurred green background


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Heliconia psittacorum - Lady Di

Lady Di heliconia - the living tribute to Princess Diana. It's a vigorous plant and prolific warm-season bloomer. Grows 3-4 feet tall. grows in partial shade to full sun. Inflorescence has 5 to 8 dark red bracts. Good heliconia for pot culture. This is a very hardy plant, needing little attention once established.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal or larger pot
3 Plants in stock
$59.95