Heliconia psittacorum 'Vincent Red' (parakeet flower) bears showy, multi-coloured bright red and repeat-blooming blooms. This tender perennial is a thicket in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Heliconia psittacorum 'Vincent Red' (parakeet flower) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
This tender perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Heliconia psittacorum 'Vincent Red' tolerates salt.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Heliconia psittacorum 'Vincent Red' (parakeet flower) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Heliconia psittacorum 'Vincent Red' (parakeet flower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
