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Guadaloupe

~ Heliconia psittacorum

The flowers are abundant and are red with orange edging that open into a spiral shape. The sepals inside the bracts are fanned upright and have green tips which makes the entire flower structure unique and extremely attractive. It performs very nicely in containers. A very beautiful smaller sized and rich flowering Heliconia.

Height: 6-8 ft.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade.

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