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Intermediate
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1m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae
Other names: Bird of paradise, Bird of paradise flower , Crane flower
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Genus: Strelitzia
Species: S. reginae - S. reginae is an exotic, tender, evergreen perennial. It forms a clump of broadly oblong, grey-green leaves on long stalks and in winter and spring, produces unusual orange and blue flowers that resemble a birds head.
Strelitzia reginae is: Evergreen
Flower: Blue, Orange in Spring; Orange, Blue in Winter
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Spiky
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Strelitzia reginae (Bird of paradise) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: May be grown outdoors in a frost-free, sheltered spot. Otherwise, can be grown in a pot and overwintered indoors or grown in a greenhouse or conservatory. If container grown, water regularly during the growing season and apply a liquid feed monthly.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Joan
I have recently bought two young strelizia plants, about 12" high. Please can you advise on compost, feeding, watering. Many thanks.
Joan
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Mon. 18th April 2011 11:14
- Last reply: Mon. 18th April 2011 11:24
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