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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.

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Strelitzia nicolai

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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.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Strelitzia reginae (Orange Bird Of Paradise)

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Strelitzia reginae (Crane Flower, Bird Of Paradise) is an iconic tropical plant known for its bold orange and blue flowers that resemble a bird in flight. This striking plant thrives in NZ conditions and adds colour, structure, and a tropical feel to gardens and containers.

From $39.95

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.25 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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A Liquidambar 'Gumball' tree with fabulous autumn colours.
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Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit with yellow flesh cut in half.
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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood)

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Planter Bags 3/4 (Seedling Bags)

PB 3/4 Planter Bags are a practical option for growing and establishing small plants, seedlings, shrubs, and young trees. Made for nursery and...

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Haworthia mirabilis 'Triebneriana' plant.
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Haworthia mirabilis triebneriana is a compact succulent admired for its detailed rosettes, textured foliage, and easy care nature. It is an excellent...

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Mammillaria vetula (Thimble Cactus) plant in a rock garden.
Mammillaria vetula

Mammillaria vetula is a charming small cactus valued for its neat clustering habit and soft textured appearance. The tiny rounded stems form dense...

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Echeveria 'Set Oliver'

Echeveria 'Set Oliver' is an attractive succulent valued for its neat rosettes, fleshy foliage, and easy care nature. Its compact sculptural form...

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Rose 'Cecil Brunner'

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Dianella 'Margaret Pringle' plant in a pot.
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Dianella 'Margaret Pringle' bears spikes carrying delicate, blue flowers in spring, which are followed by small, blue berries in summer. These are...

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Acer 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is a sought-after dwarf Japanese Maple prized for its dense, layered foliage and elegant form. Its small...

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Sedum 'Green Blob' with lush, green foliage growing in a pot.
Sedum 'Green Blob'

Sedum 'Green Blob' is grown for its bright green foliage and creeping growth habit. It forms a carpet of small and succulent, rounded foliage. These...

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A dark pink Magnolia 'Cameo' flower on a young tree before the foliage emerges.
Magnolia 'Cameo'

Magnolia 'Cameo' is a stunning deciduous magnolia prized for its upright, tulip-shaped flowers, which appear in early to mid-spring. The blooms are...

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Elegant Michelia 'Bubbles' admisdt lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Bubbles'

Michelia 'Bubbles' is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy green foliage and masses of creamy white, fragrant flowers that...

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Phormium 'Surfer' plants in pots for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Phormium 'Surfer'

Phormium 'Surfer' is a compact New Zealand native flax admired for its striking green leaves edged with bronze and red tones. Its upright, arching...

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Pittosporum eugenioides tree with lush, dark green foliage and cream-coloured flowers.
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and...

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Large Muehlenbeckia astonii shrub in a garden.
Muehlenbeckia astonii (Mingimingi)

Muehlenbeckia astonii, commonly known as the Wiggy Wig Bush or Shrubby Tororaro, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub characterised by its...

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Haworthia glabrata

Haworthia glabrata is a compact succulent admired for its detailed rosettes, textured foliage, and easy care nature. It is an excellent choice for NZ...

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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' bright red foliage.
Acer 'Fireglow'

Acer 'Fireglow' is a striking Japanese maple prized for its brilliant deep red foliage that holds colour exceptionally well throughout the season...

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' plant with fruit growing in a pot.
Blueberry 'Pink Icing'

Blueberry 'Pink Icing' is a compact ornamental blueberry valued for its striking pink new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and sweet berries. This...

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Haworthia fasciata succulent growing in a pot.
Haworthia fasciata

Haworthia fasciata is a popular compact succulent recognised for its upright green leaves marked with distinctive white bands. Its bold pattern and...

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Acer 'Shaina' small and round trees with elegant, dark red-purple foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact Japanese maple prized for its intense crimson red foliage and naturally tidy upright habit. This deciduous tree...

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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its small glossy dark green leaves and naturally dense growth habit. Often used as an...

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Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a treasured New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful, drooping branches and masses...

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A small Cornus kousa 'China Girl' specimen tree with masses of white flowers against green foliage.
Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

Cornus kousa 'China Girl' is a small and popular, deciduous tree with large and showy, white flowers that adorn the tree in spring and are followed...

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Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' creeping stems with green foliage.
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is a refined evergreen ivy featuring small, deeply lobed leaves with a delicate, pointed shape. This compact and elegant...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green...

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Azara microphylla

Azara microphylla (Vanilla Tree) is a graceful evergreen tree admired for its small glossy leaves and wonderfully fragrant yellow flowers. In spring...

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Acer 'Shidava Gold' small tree with lush, green and yellow foliage.
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What Does “Strelitzia Small” Mean?

When gardeners search for “strelitzia small,” they’re often seeking strelitzia varieties that stay compact, either naturally or when grown in containers. Most strelitzias are large in nature, but some types—such as Strelitzia parvifolia (Spoonleaf Bird of Paradise)—offer more manageable growth for smaller gardens or balcony spaces. Even traditional varieties like Strelitzia reginae (Strelitzia) can remain appropriately sized when grown in pots.

Best Small Strelitzia Varieties for NZ Gardens

Strelitzia parvifolia (Spoonleaf Bird of Paradise)

This species is often chosen by those seeking a strelitzia small enough for tight areas. With graceful, slender leaves and notable compactness compared to its relatives, Strelitzia parvifolia (Spoonleaf Bird of Paradise) offers a refined look and produces classic orange and blue flowers.

Strelitzia reginae (Strelitzia)

Known as the Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia reginae (Strelitzia) typically reaches 1–1.5 metres when mature. It’s a favourite for pots, patios, and entrances—an excellent choice if you’re after a strelitzia small enough for medium containers but still bold in bloom.

Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

For something different, Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower) shares the compact nature of S. reginae, but with stunning yellow flowers. This low-growing variety stands out in mixed borders and modern gardens.

Do note: Larger types, such as Strelitzia nicolai (Natal Wild Banana) and Strelitzia augusta (White Flowered White Banana), can outgrow smaller spaces and are better for large gardens or as statement trees.

Growing Tips for Small Strelitzias

How to Use Small Strelitzia in Landscaping

In modern NZ gardens, strelitzia small forms are ideal for low-maintenance borders, poolside plantings, or city courtyards. Their year-round lushness brings a touch of the tropics, while the iconic flowers provide vibrant, artistic interest. If container-grown, they’re movable—perfect for renters or anyone wanting flexibility in their landscape design.

For more inspiration and choices beyond small forms, explore larger relatives like Strelitzia augusta (White Flowered White Banana) and Strelitzia nicolai (Natal Wild Banana).

By choosing the right strelitzia small for your needs, you can enjoy exotic beauty and dramatic structure in even the most modest of spaces.

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