If you’re searching for a statement plant that brings a touch of the tropics and a burst of colour to your home or garden, the strelitzia bird of paradise is a top contender. Renowned for its striking, bird-shaped flowers and lush green foliage, this architectural plant is a favourite with New Zealand gardeners looking to create an exotic atmosphere both indoors and out. Easy to care for and visually dramatic all year round, the strelitzia bird of paradise has an enduring appeal for plant lovers across Aotearoa.

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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