Strelitzia reginae "Mandela's Gold" 20Liter

🌿 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

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📌 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.

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📏 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

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🌱 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

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🌦️ 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

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🌼 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

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🌿 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