The strelitzia plant, often known as the Bird of Paradise, is a showstopper for any New Zealand garden. With its bold, architectural foliage and striking, crane-like flowers, the strelitzia is a favourite among gardeners seeking a subtropical flair. Whether planted outdoors in mild coastal regions or enjoyed as a decorative indoor specimen, this robust perennial offers both visual drama and relative ease of care. If you’re searching for a plant that combines beauty, resilience, and versatility, the strelitzia plant delivers all that and more.

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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