Heliconia Richmond Red

Heliconia ‘Richmond Red’


Compact and striking, Heliconia ‘Richmond Red’ is a lush, clumping tropical that puts on a vibrant show with its large red bracts and upright foliage. Reaching a mature height of 2.5 to 3 metres, it’s ideal for screening, borders, or feature planting in small to medium gardens. Its neat growth habit makes it easy to manage and perfect for tighter spaces.


Thrives in full sun to part shade, and grows beautifully in the Sydney climate and similar zones. Flowers mainly in summer and autumn, adding bold tropical colour to your garden or landscape design.


🌿 Key Details:

• Flowers: Bold red upright bracts
• Growth Habit: Clumping and upright
• Height: 2.5–3m at maturity
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Regular watering; keep soil moist
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; remove old stems after flowering

Heliconia Care Sheet