Heliconia psittacorum ‘St Vincent Red’
Heliconia psittacorum ‘St Vincent Red’ is a striking compact heliconia renowned for its bold red and orange bird-like blooms. It adds powerful tropical colour to gardens of any size while remaining low-maintenance and fast-growing.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Heliconia ‘St Vincent Red’
✔ Fiery red-orange blooms - Creates instant visual impact with vivid, tropical colour.
✔ Compact size - Perfect for small gardens, courtyards, and feature pots.
✔ Reliable flowering - Produces frequent, bright blooms throughout the warmer months.
✔ Low-maintenance - Thrives easily in warm climates with minimal care.
✔ Wildlife-attracting - Nectar-rich flowers draw in birds and pollinators.
🏡 How to Use Heliconia ‘St Vincent Red’ in Your Garden
✅ Tropical feature plant - Brings bold colour to garden beds and modern landscapes.
✅ Decorative pots - Ideal for patios, entryways, and around pools.
✅ Understory interest - Works beautifully beneath palms or larger tropical foliage.
✅ Mass planting - Makes a dramatic display when planted in clusters.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 60 to 80cm apart for vibrant, full clumps. Add extra plants closer together for faster colour impact and dense growth.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.
❔ FAQs About Heliconia ‘St Vincent Red’
How tall does Heliconia ‘St Vincent Red’ grow?
It typically reaches between 1 and 1.5 metres, ideal for compact landscapes.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it is a low-maintenance tropical plant that thrives with minimal care.
How often does it bloom?
It flowers consistently through spring and summer, offering ongoing bursts of colour.
Can it grow in full sun?
Yes, it thrives in full sun but will also grow well in part shade.
Is it suitable for pots?
Definitely, its compact size and vivid flowering make it excellent for container use.
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