Heliconia Plant Wind. Psittacorum to 5 feet tall and its many hybrids known as Parakeet Flowers are frequently used as. 200 varieties of Heliconia and gingers for sale.
Growth can be rapid and under favorable conditions it can become. Heliconias bloom in color combinations of shades of red pink orange yellow lavender and green. Heliconia psittacorum is useful as a low screen or can be effective on soils that remain rather wetter than is favorable for many shrubs.
It also has a degree of drought and wind tolerance but does not handle salt well nor does it perform well on high pH soils.
Picked with 6 to 8 bracts open or longer if still unmarked. Many species of Heliconia are found in the tropical forests of these regions. Three main growth habits. Rich well drained soil.