orange bird of paradise plant
The orange bird of paradise plant is a true showstopper in New Zealand gardens, famed for its vibrant, tropical flair and remarkably unique blooms. With its striking orange and blue flowers that resemble an exotic bird in flight, this evergreen perennial brings bold colour and architectural interest to any landscape. Whether you're redesigning your garden or seeking the ideal statement plant for pots and borders, the orange bird of paradise plant (Strelitzia reginae) delivers dramatic visual impact and robust performance all year round.
Tecomaria capensis
Tecomaria capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) is a fast growing evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant orange tubular flowers and lush green foliage. Flowering generously through the warmer months, this hardy plant attracts birds and pollinators while adding bold colour to New Zealand gardens. Its sprawling growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, fences, and informal planting schemes. Tecomaria capensis thrives in sunny conditions and tolerates coastal environments well once established. This versatile shrub is perfect for creating a colourful, low maintenance, and wildlife friendly landscape.
From $29.63
Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)
Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a variety of the commonly known, Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bare showy clusters of orange flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump, producing thin, strap like, mid-green leaves, and typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide. Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a versatile plant that is commonly planted to attract birds, included in borders and mixed plantings, planted around the base of trees, included in riparian plantings, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.
From $20.18
