Name: Strelitzia reginae "Mandela's Gold" 20Liter
SKU: BP001
Price: 395.0 ZAR
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Strelitzia reginae "Mandela's Gold" 20Liter

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Weight: 20.00 kg

🌿 Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’ – Golden Bird of Paradise

Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’
Common Names: Golden Bird of Paradise, Mandela’s Gold, Yellow Strelitzia, Crane Flower

📌 Product Description

Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’, commonly known as Golden Bird of Paradise, is a tropical evergreen perennial celebrated for its striking golden-yellow flowers, a rare and dramatic variation of the classic Bird of Paradise. Its large, banana-like leaves form an architectural clump, while the long-lasting, bright flowers provide a show-stopping tropical display in any garden.

This plant is perfect for subtropical, coastal, and frost-free South African gardens and is often used as a feature plant, garden focal point, or specimen in containers. Its tropical form, bold colour, and hardy nature make it a standout in both formal and informal garden designs.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1.5 – 2 m

Spread: 1 – 1.5 m

Growth Habit: Clumping, upright perennial

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

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade

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

Water:

Moderate watering during establishment

Drought-tolerant once established

Feeding: Balanced fertiliser in spring and summer encourages flowering

Maintenance:

Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain appearance

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms

Protect young plants from frost

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn

Flowering Season: Late spring to summer; flowers may continue in warm, frost-free climates

Growing Season: Spring and summer

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

Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect during cold spells

🌼 Additional Benefits

Unique golden-yellow flowers for a tropical focal point

Large, banana-like foliage adds structure and architectural interest

Evergreen and low-maintenance once established

Ideal for containers, borders, or garden feature planting

Attracts birds and pollinators

🌿 Ideal Uses

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

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