strelitzia nz
If you’re looking to make a bold, architectural statement in your New Zealand garden, Strelitzia NZ is an inspired choice. Famous for their dramatic, bird-like blooms and lush, evergreen leaves, strelitzias—also known as Bird of Paradise—thrive in many areas throughout Aotearoa. Whether you’re seeking a vibrant pop of colour for a coastal landscape or an exotic indoor plant, strelitzias offer garden enthusiasts versatility and low-maintenance beauty.
Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue flowers. This tropical looking plant creates a dramatic feature in NZ gardens and indoor spaces. Ideal for sheltered outdoor planting or large containers, it adds height, structure, and a lush, exotic feel.
Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)
Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through spring and summer. The flowers are complemented with large and lush, dark green leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Strelitzia Mandelas Gold is commonly included in tropical plantings, planted around pools and other outdoor living areas, used to line an entranceway, or maintained in a container.
