Bring a touch of bold, tropical style to your New Zealand garden or indoor space with the spectacular large bird of paradise plant. Known for its stunning architectural foliage and unique flowers, the large bird of paradise plant NZ gardeners adore stands out as an iconic feature for both homes and landscapes. Popular among plant lovers for its dramatic upright leaves and bird-shaped blooms, this statement piece creates an instant focal point, flourishing in our warm, sheltered climates—whether in containers or directly in your garden. Read on to discover why the large bird of paradise is a must-have and how you can successfully grow one at home.

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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