Searching for the bird of paradise palm in New Zealand? You’re not alone—this striking plant combines tropical flair with easy-care nature, making it a favourite for garden enthusiasts and designers alike. Despite its name, the bird of paradise palm is most often associated with the Strelitzia genus, renowned for bold foliage and vibrant, exotic flowers. Whether you’re after a garden centrepiece, a lush indoor feature, or a hardy landscape addition, the bird of paradise palm offers that unmistakable wow factor.

Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as Natal Wild Banana or Giant White Bird Of Paradise, produces multiple stems that host large, fresh-green leaves. In the home garden it typically grows to just 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. The flower resembles the head of the bird, with a white crest and purple beak, and are borne throughout the year. Strelitzia nicolai is commonly included in tropical plantings, planted around pools or against stark walls, used to line an entranceway, or maintained in a large container.
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Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the Crane Flower or Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular orange flowers with a blue highlight through spring and summer. The foliage comprises large and glossy, dark green leaves which are aesthetic year-round as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Strelitzia reginae is commonly included in tropical plantings, planted around pools and other outdoor living areas, used to line an entranceway, or maintained in a container.
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