Description
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) produces one of the most architectural flowers in nature – a beaked orange and blue bloom that genuinely resembles a tropical bird in flight, held above bold paddle-shaped leaves. A dramatic, long-lived statement plant for a sunny patio, conservatory or frost-free garden.
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- Unmistakable orange and blue bird-shaped blooms
- Bold banana-like foliage even between flowerings
- Long-lived architectural specimen for pots and borders
- Popular cut flower with an exceptionally long vase life
Growing guide
- Prepare: soak seed 24-48 hours in warm water, changed daily
- Sow: 1 cm (1/2 in) deep in rich, free-draining mix
- Germination: 30-90 days at 24-29 C (75-85 F), slow – bottom heat helps
- Light: bright light to full sun
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11 outdoors; excellent large container plant elsewhere. Seed-grown plants typically flower after 4-6 years
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