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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Detail

Key Feature

Exotic Tropical Flowers

Light Needs

Partial to full sun

Landscape Uses

Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Cutting Garden, Poolside, Urban Garden

Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Botanical Pronunciation:strel-ITS-ia ree-JIN-ay-ee

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.

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