Heliconia Temptress Red

Temptress Red lives up to its name with dramatic, pendant clusters of rich watermelon-red bracts tipped with sunny yellow. This show-stopping Heliconia is a hybrid of Heliconia chartacea, known for its graceful, hanging blooms that can reach up to two feet in length. The vibrant flowers appear year-round in tropical climates and are absolute magnets for hummingbirds .

Reaching heights of 10 to 20 feet, "Temptress Red" creates a lush, vertical accent in the landscape. It has a clumping growth habit and features large leaves that naturally split with age, adding to its exotic texture . While it makes a bold statement in the ground, it is also highly prized for the floral industry—its long-lasting, exotic stems are a favorite for upscale cut flower arrangements .

This tropical beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil . It is the perfect choice for adding high-impact, resort-style elegance to any garden.

Why customers love it:

• Exotic Look: Eye-catching pendant flowers in rich red and yellow.

• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts hummingbirds like a magnet .

• Cut Flower Star: Long stems with waxy bracts that last for weeks in a vase .

• Year-Round Blooms: Provides continuous color in frost-free climates

Price: 2500/= (3-5 ft)