Giant Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Pronunciation: stre-LITS-ee-uh NICK-oh-ly
SKU #07170
| Description | A stunning, highly prized tropical plant with bold clumps of lush, long stalks held in a fountain-like formation supporting huge, blue-green leaves. As plant matures, extremely large bird-like flowers emerge, with white heads and blue tongues. Place away from housing structures to accommodate mature size. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free areas |
| Mature Size | Slow growing clump reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Landscape Use | Poolside |
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| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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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