Name: Strelitzia Reginea "Bird Of Paradise" 20Liters
SKU: NMJ011
Price: 379.0 ZAR
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Strelitzia Reginea "Bird Of Paradise" 20Liters

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Product Details

Weight: 20.00 kg

🌿 Strelitzia reginae – Bird of Paradise

Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
Common Names: Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower, Strelitzia, African Crane Flower

📌 Product Description

Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as Bird of Paradise, is a tropical, evergreen perennial admired for its dramatic, brightly coloured flowers that resemble the shape of a bird in flight. The vibrant orange and blue flowers emerge above striking, banana-like foliage, providing a tropical focal point in gardens and landscapes.

Native to South Africa, this plant is well-suited to subtropical, coastal, and frost-free gardens, and is often grown as a feature plant, specimen, or in containers. Its architectural leaves and spectacular flowers make it a favourite for creating tropical-style gardens and dramatic borders.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1.2 – 2 m

Spread: 1 – 1.5 m

Growth Habit: Clumping, upright perennial

Growth Rate: Moderate; may take 2–3 years to flower from seed

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade; bright, indirect sunlight indoors

Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soil

Water:

Moderate watering during growth

Drought-tolerant once established

Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain neat appearance

Protect young plants from frost

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer; may flower year-round in warm climates

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Climate Suitability: Subtropical, coastal, and frost-free gardens

Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect young plants

🌼 Additional Benefits

Spectacular orange and blue flowers resemble a bird in flight

Large, banana-like foliage adds tropical structure

Evergreen and low-maintenance once established

Suitable for containers, borders, or as a garden focal point

Attracts birds and pollinators

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Tropical garden feature plant
✔ Borders and mixed shrub beds
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Coastal, subtropical, and frost-free gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscaping

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