Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Pronunciation: strel-ITS-ia ree-JIN-ay-ee
SKU #07175
| Description | Highly valued for its large, exotic, colorful blooms in a bold blend of orange, blue, and white. Lends a tropical look to any landscape. A long-lasting flower for cut arrangements. Crowns of long stalks with large grey-green leaves provide year-round interest. Very useful as a specimen planting, especially on a patio or near a pool. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free areas |
| Mature Size | Slow growing clumps reach 3 to 5 ft. tall, and as wide or wider. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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| Design Ideas | Use this perennial in patio containers where its bird-like flowers and exotic foliage will make a striking impression. It also works well with other tropical-looking plants in garden plantings. |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha) |
| Care | Thrives in rich loamy soils, but highly adaptable to many soil types. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought but looks best with regular water. Fertilize in spring before new growth emerges. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Arizona on or around January 3rd, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Green Things 3384 E. River Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85718 -
LOWE'S #1638 C. TUCSON 4151 NORTH ORACLE ROAD
TUCSON, Arizona 85705 -
Lowe's 4151 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85705
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.