With its vivid, exotic blooms and striking architectural foliage, the bird of paradise bush is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners who want to add a touch of the tropics to their landscape. Widely recognised for its stunning, crane-shaped flowers—often in shades of orange, blue, and even white—this remarkable plant is as hardy as it is beautiful. If you’re looking for an easy-care plant that brings year-round interest and attracts birds and pollinators, the bird of paradise bush could be the perfect addition to your garden.

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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