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    Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

    Also Known As

    • Black Cherry Parakeet Flower
    • Black Cherry Parrot's Beak
    • Black False Bird of Paradise

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry' plant details

    Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter chartreuse and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I know I'm crazy about most Heliconias but Black Cherry really is my favorite psittacorum cultivar. Its a small plant with the prettiest deep red bracts with lime green sepals with dark tips. It blooms year around and in group plantings or large pots the clusters of blooms with the combination of red and lime green are just irresistible to stare at. It does well in partial to full sun. Try it you'll like it.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry' plant

    How to Grow Heliconia psittacorum 'Black Cherry'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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