Healthy Plants, Guaranteed – If your plant doesn’t thrive, we’ll replace it.

Heliconia psittacorum 'Petra'

Heliconia psittacorum
QUOTE ONLY ITEM

Request a Personalised Quote

Pricing depends on plant size, quantity required, and delivery location. Submit your details below and we will confirm availability and provide tailored pricing.

How it works: Submit request, we confirm size, quantity and delivery, you receive a tailored quote.

Why quotes are required

  • Multiple plant sizes available
  • Bulk quantity pricing
  • Delivery costs vary by location

We usually respond within 1 business day. No payment required. No obligation to proceed.


Delivery

  • Delivery is quoted based on plant size, quantity, and delivery location
  • Orders are prepared at the nearest suitable distribution centre
  • Larger plants and bulk orders are delivered via nursery truck
  • Our team confirms delivery details as part of your personalised quote

FAQ's

How does the quote process work?

Submit an enquiry and our team will confirm pricing, availability, and delivery options.

Can I order multiple sizes or quantities?

Yes. Plants are available in a range of sizes and quantities depending on location.

How long does it take to receive a quote?

We typically respond within 1 business day.

Are POA orders covered by a guarantee?

Yes. All approved orders are covered by our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

Heliconia psittacorum ‘Petra’

Heliconia psittacorum ‘Petra’ is a compact and colourful heliconia prized for its vivid orange-red blooms accented with yellow tips. It delivers strong tropical impact in a small footprint and thrives effortlessly in warm Australian climates.


🌱 Why Gardeners Love Heliconia ‘Petra’

Striking multicoloured blooms - Bright orange-red flowers with golden accents add instant tropical vibrancy.
Compact growth - Ideal for small gardens, narrow beds, and container planting.
Reliable flowering - Produces frequent blooms throughout the warmer months.
Low-maintenance - Easy to grow with minimal care required.
Attracts pollinators - Loved by birds and beneficial insects.


🏡 How to Use Heliconia ‘Petra’ in Your Garden

Colourful feature plant - Perfect for adding a bold tropical highlight.
Decorative pots - Excellent choice for patios, courtyards, and balconies.
Understory planting - Works beautifully beneath palms or alongside lush foliage plants.
Cluster planting - Planting several together creates a bright, eye-catching display.


Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Spacing: Plant 60 to 80cm apart for a dense, colourful cluster. Add more plants for quicker coverage and stronger visual impact.

  • Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.

  • Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.


❔ FAQs About Heliconia ‘Petra’

How tall does Heliconia ‘Petra’ grow?
It typically reaches 1 to 1.5 metres, making it ideal for compact garden spaces.

Is it easy to care for?
Yes, it thrives with minimal attention once established.

How often does it flower?
It blooms repeatedly during spring and summer, providing ongoing tropical colour.

Can it grow in full sun?
Yes, it performs extremely well in full sun and will also tolerate part shade.

Is it suitable for pots?
Absolutely, its compact form and colourful blooms make it perfect for container gardening.


🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Limited stock available! Order now to get fast delivery before the season ends!

Your dream yard, without the hassle

Skip the nursery trip

Order online and save time.

Delivered Australia-wide to your door

Sourced from the nearest centre and shipped direct.

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Every order backed by our guarantee.

What Happens After You Order

1

Order confirmed

2

Prepared locally

3

Packed with care

4

Delivered Australia-wide

Covered by our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee for complete peace of mind.

Vivid Heliconia psittacorum 'Petra', a compact tropical flowering plant, stands out among lush green leaves in a sunlit garden.
Nursery Near Me

Heliconia psittacorum 'Petra' - Heliconia psittacorum

POA

Heliconia psittacorum ‘Petra’

Heliconia psittacorum ‘Petra’ is a compact and colourful heliconia prized for its vivid orange-red blooms accented with yellow tips. It delivers strong tropical impact in a small footprint and thrives effortlessly in warm Australian climates.


🌱 Why Gardeners Love Heliconia ‘Petra’

Striking multicoloured blooms - Bright orange-red flowers with golden accents add instant tropical vibrancy.
Compact growth - Ideal for small gardens, narrow beds, and container planting.
Reliable flowering - Produces frequent blooms throughout the warmer months.
Low-maintenance - Easy to grow with minimal care required.
Attracts pollinators - Loved by birds and beneficial insects.


🏡 How to Use Heliconia ‘Petra’ in Your Garden

Colourful feature plant - Perfect for adding a bold tropical highlight.
Decorative pots - Excellent choice for patios, courtyards, and balconies.
Understory planting - Works beautifully beneath palms or alongside lush foliage plants.
Cluster planting - Planting several together creates a bright, eye-catching display.


Easy Planting & Care Guide


❔ FAQs About Heliconia ‘Petra’

How tall does Heliconia ‘Petra’ grow?
It typically reaches 1 to 1.5 metres, making it ideal for compact garden spaces.

Is it easy to care for?
Yes, it thrives with minimal attention once established.

How often does it flower?
It blooms repeatedly during spring and summer, providing ongoing tropical colour.

Can it grow in full sun?
Yes, it performs extremely well in full sun and will also tolerate part shade.

Is it suitable for pots?
Absolutely, its compact form and colourful blooms make it perfect for container gardening.


🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Limited stock available! Order now to get fast delivery before the season ends!

Select Size

  • 180mm

Select location

  • QLD
  • NSW
  • VIC
  • ACT
  • SA
  • WA
View product