Giant Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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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.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | stre-LITS-ee-uh NICK-oh-ly |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing clump reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free climates. |
| Design Ideas | A stunning plant for a full-sun display in a bed large enough to accommodate its eventual size. This would make a fine specimen planting or in a bed with lower-growing companions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Poolside, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha) |
Thrives in rich loamy soils, but highly adaptable to many soil types. Provide shelter from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, tolerates moderate drought but looks best with regular water. Remove ragged leaves from clump periodically.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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