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Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

Sku #7175

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.

  • Light Needs
    Partial to full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Overview
Light Needs:
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Landscape Size:
Slow growing clumps reach 3 to 5 ft. tall, and as wide or wider.
Key Feature:
Exotic Tropical Flowers
Blooms:
Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free climates.
Landscape Uses:
Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Cutting Garden, Poolside, Urban Garden
Detail
Botanical Pronunciation:strel-ITS-ia ree-JI-na
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Sunset climate zones:22 - 24
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slow growing clumps reach 3 to 5 ft. tall, and as wide or wider.
Special features:Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Gray-green
Blooms:Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free climates.
Flower color:Orange
Flower attributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Garden styleTropical
Design IdeasUse 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.
Companion PlantsLantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha)
Care
Care Information
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.
Light Needs:
<strong>Partial Sun / Partial Shade</strong>: These two terms are often used interchangeably to mean 3-6 (or 4-6) hours of sunlight each day. However, there is a difference. <strong>Partial shade</strong> typically means the plants will appreciate a more gentle exposure such as the weaker morning or early afternoon sun, with the emphasis on providing the minimum needed shade and sheltering from intense late afternoon sun. <strong>Partial sun</strong> typically means the plants <u>need</u> some direct sun, so the emphasis is on meeting the required minimum hours of sunlight, with filtered sunlight or shade the balance of the day. Both are best with shelter from the harshest late afternoon sun. This shade could be provided by a structure, a wall, larger plants or tree(s).
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Water needs: Moderate
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 9 - 11

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