Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
H1a
RHS hardiness
15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 8m |
4m | Min | 4m |
5 to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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False Bird Of Paradise Flower Overview
Heliconia is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the Heliconiaceae family. They are native mainly to tropical regions in the Americas with a few species endemic to islands in the Western Pacific. There are approximately 197 accepted species in this genus and they are distinguished by their clumps of strap-like leaves and tall drooping panicles of waxy flowers. Flowers consist of a sheath of colourful bracts, with the true flowers located within and only just visible. Commonly known as the False Bird-Of-Paradise Flower, they are widely cultivated for their striking architectural appearance. Several cultivars and hybrids are available.
Common problems with False Bird Of Paradise Flower
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How to propagate False Bird Of Paradise Flower
Division
Seed or division of rootstock in spring.
Seed
Special features of False Bird Of Paradise Flower
Attractive flowers
Other uses of False Bird Of Paradise Flower
Grown for their spikes of colourful flowers and for the attractive foliage on younger plants.