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These plants are Heliconia psittacorum x H. spathocircinata.
This cross is known both as Guyana and Guadeloupe.
This heliconia is a vigorous, easy to grow plant. It makes a beautiful, medium-sized 10-12" flower -- much larger than other psittacorums. The flower bracts are dark orangy red and the sepals are dark yellow-orange with dark green tips. Very pretty! And it blooms all year long! The foliage is beautiful green and so tropical looking. It makes a great cut flower. Plant habit is erect and it spreads quickly. The bracts are spirally arranged. Can grow to be about 8 feet tall. Grows well in full sun to partial shade. It needs well-drained, rich, moist soil and it likes humidity. Give it room to spread. It is hardy in USDA zone 10b-11.
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