Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia psittacorum Andromeda Parakeet Flower, Parrots Beak,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Dense, Upright
Description:
Heliconia Andromeda is a clumping heliconia that features stunning bright orange and red flowers. It looks very similar to Bird Of Paradise, but lasts longer and is easier to keep neat and tidy. It forms a big clump with many dark green stems each with their own flower head. Heliconia Andromeda is stunning in a pot as a feature or used mass planted in a garden bed. It can be used for underplanting under palms and bamboo to brighten up any garden. Cut the flowers down for floral arrangements and use the green foliage too. Andromeda is one of the most cold tolerant Heliconias.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Heliconiaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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