Searching for a strelitzia small enough to suit compact spaces in your New Zealand garden? You’re in the right place. Strelitzias, often called Bird of Paradise plants, are loved for their striking flowers and lush, architectural foliage. While many strelitzias are known for their bold presence and large size, there are smaller strelitzia varieties and cultivars perfect for pots, patios, or modest planting areas. On this page, discover your best options for a small strelitzia, how to use them in your landscape, and tips for success.

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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