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Bird of Paradise

Stunning tropical leaves fan out from a central trunk on thick, strong stems. Vibrant flowers that resemble a bird in flight are excellent for floral arranging. Where hardy, use as specimen or accent, or use in a courtyard garden. In cold regions, grow in a container and overwinter this beauty indoors. Plants can grow to be quite large.

Companion Plants

Coleus

Flowering Maple

Spirea

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Bird of Paradise

  • Botanical name

    Strelitzia reginae

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5' (1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Multistemmed

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Orange

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Louise B.'s collection