Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise) – PB5 Bag

Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise) – PB5 Bag
Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae

Bring a bold, tropical touch to your garden with Strelitzia reginae, the Bird of Paradise. Its spectacular orange and blue flowers look just like the head of an exotic bird in flight, rising above clumps of large, paddle-shaped, blue-green leaves. It's a real showstopper, and the flowers also make long-lasting cut blooms.

Strelitzia is tough, low-maintenance and loves NZ's warmer regions. It's ideal for tropical-style gardens, coastal plantings, courtyards, poolside areas and large patio pots, and it can also be grown indoors in a bright spot. The 3.3 litre size is a healthy, established plant that's ready to grow on.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae
• Common name: Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower
• Pot size: PB5 bag
• Flowers: Striking orange and blue bird-like flowers, mainly from autumn through to spring, often with flushes at other times
• Foliage: Large, paddle-shaped, blue-green and evergreen
• Habit: Clumping and upright
• Mature size: Approx. 1–1.5m high × 1m wide
• Position: Full sun to light shade. Full sun gives the best flowering.
• Soil: Free-draining, enriched with compost
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frosts once established. Coastal and wind tolerant.
• Feeding: General or palm-and-tropical fertiliser in spring and summer
• Care tip: Plants usually start flowering once mature, which is often a few years old. They flower best when slightly root-bound, so don't rush to pot up. Remove spent flowers and old leaves to keep it tidy.
• Note: Seeds and fruit are toxic to pets if eaten.