Strelitzia reginae |
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Bird Of Paradise |
Description
This shrub will grow to 6' tall and has large, gray green fronds with orange, blue, white, or multi-colored flowers that bloom throughout the year.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.