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Heliconia psittacorum Andromeda

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

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