Strelitzia reginae

Common Name:
Bird of Paradise

Description:
Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the Bird of Paradise, is an iconic evergreen perennial prized for its striking, bird-like orange and blue flowers. This architectural plant features large, banana-like, glossy green leaves that add a lush, tropical feel to gardens. Flowering primarily from late winter through summer, its unique blooms rise above the foliage, making it a stunning focal point in landscapes and pots. Strelitzia reginae thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and can withstand coastal conditions, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5m
• Width: 1–1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Orange and Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Architectural Foliage
• Coastal Tolerant
• Bird Attracting

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Agave
• Yucca
• Cordyline
• Lomandra
• Dianella

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Strelitzia reginae