Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower. An exotic perennial with tall lustrous green leaves. From winter to spring produces orange or yellow flowers from green flushed orange spathes on tall stems. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers December to April. Partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Strelitzia reginae
An exotic perennial with tall lustrous green leaves. From winter to spring produces orange or yellow flowers from green flushed orange spathes on tall stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Strelitzia |
|---|---|
| Species | reginae |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower |
| Flower Colour | orange, yellow |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Strelitziaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | December, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | |
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