Heliconia Burgundy

DARK, DELECTABLE, AND UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE

For those who crave tropical drama with a gothic twist, the Heliconia Burgundy delivers unparalleled sophistication. Unlike common red varieties, this selection features:

✔ Luxurious Color – Deep merlot bracts with near-black veining
✔ Architectural Form – 6-8 ft tall with perfectly upright flower spikes
✔ Extended Performance – Blooms last 4-6 weeks on the plant
✔ Cut Flower Royalty – Vase life of 14-21 days (florists pay premium!)

GROWING THIS BEAUTY (SURPRISINGLY EASY):
☀️ Light: Full sun to light shade (morning sun enhances color)
💦 Water: Keep soil moist but well-drained
🌡️ Zones: 10-11 (container-grow in Zone 9 with protection)
🌿 Growth Rate: Flowers in 12-18 months from planting

DESIGNER-WORTHY APPLICATIONS:
• Noir Tropical Gardens – Pair with black colocasia and purple cordyline
• Modern Entryways – Plant in sleek steel planters
• Luxury Resorts – Creates instant high-end ambiance
• Event Floristry – Wedding centerpieces with wow factor

PRO SECRETS:
✓ Apply coffee grounds monthly to intensify dark hues
✓ Harvest stems when 2-3 bracts have unfurled
✓ Combine with variegated shell ginger for luminous contrast

🚢 Ships as: Juvenile plant in 1-gallon pot with 2-3 pseudostems. May have minor leaf imperfections—this ensures authentic, hardy growth.

🌑 WHY THIS LISTING COMMANDS ATTENTION:

1. Unique color niche (only true burgundy heliconia available)

2. Premium florist appeal with exceptional vase life

3. Design-forward suggestions for contemporary spaces

4. Specific care tips (coffee grounds) add unique value

Would you like me to emphasize container cultivation or cold climate strategies? This variety’s moody elegance makes it perfect for avant-garde garden designs! 🖤