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In South Africa, it’s native country, they represent joy and paradise, hence the name. Strelitzia comes from Queen Charlotte, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.ĭepending on where in the world you are, birds of paradise take on different meanings and representations. Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai, its scientific names, were given by Sir Joseph Banks, one of the directors of the royal gardens. This plant is so beloved in South Africa that it’s been grown at their Royal Botanic Gardens since the eighteenth century. There is also a type of bird of paradise, Strelitzia nicolai, that blooms white bird flowers.

When the flower blooms each of the petals fan out, and the result looks a lot like a bird in flight. Its flowers are made of three bright cantaloupe-orange petals, and three royal blue petals that are fused into one bud. Originating in South Africa, the bird of paradise gets its name from the way its flowers bloom. Bird of Paradise Originsīirds of paradise are hardy, long-lasting plants that will adapt to most indoor environments. To PRE- ORDER please contact us: with your requirements or alternatively reserve by choosing 'Manual' payments at checkout (no payment is taken until just before delivery ).By subscribing, I consent to receiving emails. UK delivery is FREE on all our palms, plants and trees. Please Note: Heights stated include pot sizes.Ĭlick into the 'Height' box and price of each palm is shown next to its size. Photos 1-5 show some of the exact plants in stock now. These Strelitzia Plants are premium quality from Specialist growers. Fast growing and easy to grow, but best kept sheltered from frost and strong winds to avoid the leaves shredding.

Keeping this variety root bound will promote flowering and restrict it's height, so great for conservatories and greenhouses. Large eye-catching bird-like white flowers appear from purple bracts when the plant is mature enough.

Huge exotic paddle-like shaped leaves, green/grey in colour and arranged like a fan at the top of the stems give an instant impact and a sense of the jungle. The Strelitzia Augusta brings an amazing tropical touch to your garden.

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