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Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
Common Name: Bird Of Paradise
Pot Size: Extra Large 500mm Pot
Current Height
Current Height from the top of the pot: 900mm
Bird Of Paradise Extra Large 500mm Pots
Bird Of Paradise is one of the most popular feature plants for adding bold colour, structure, and a tropical look to the garden. It is best known for its striking flower heads that look similar to a crane or bird in flight, with bright orange and blue tones that stand out beautifully against the long green stems and bold foliage.
These extra large 500mm pots are a bigger, more advanced size, making them ideal for customers wanting instant impact without starting with a small plant. Bird Of Paradise is hardy, low maintenance, and suitable for a wide range of garden styles.
Features
- Extra large advanced plants in 500mm pots
- Striking crane-like flowers
- Bright orange and blue flower heads
- Long green stems and bold foliage
- Flowers from early Spring through to early Autumn
- Bird attracting
- Hardy and low maintenance
- Great feature plant for instant impact
Position
Bird Of Paradise grows best in:
- Full sun
- Part shade
- Well-drained soil
- Garden beds
- Large pots and planters
For best flowering, plant in a warm, bright position with plenty of sun.
Ideal For
- Feature planting
- Ornamental gardens
- Large statement pots
- Poolside planting
- Tropical-style gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Courtyards and patios
- Indoor use in very bright positions
Planting Distance
Plant approximately 500mm–1m apart.
Use closer spacing for a fuller planted look, or wider spacing when using as individual feature plants.
Height at Maturity
Bird Of Paradise can grow to approximately 2m tall.
Environmental Requirements
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Climate: Suitable for warm, sunny gardens and can withstand coastal conditions.
Durability: Light frost tolerant, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant, and hardy in exposed garden conditions.
Care
Bird Of Paradise is low maintenance and easy to grow. Regular watering during Summer will help the plant thrive, especially while it is establishing or during hot, dry weather.
Apply fertiliser during the warmer growing months to keep the plant healthy and encourage strong growth and flowering.
Trimming
Remove old flower stems and tired foliage as needed to keep the plant looking clean and fresh.
Major trimming and shaping is best done during Spring and Summer, while the plant is actively growing.
Design Ideas
Bird Of Paradise works beautifully in coastal, tropical, Mediterranean, and colourful garden designs. These extra large 500mm pots are perfect for creating a strong feature near entrances, around pools, in large planters, or repeated through garden beds for a bold architectural look.
Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
Common Name: Bird Of Paradise
Pot Size: Extra Large 500mm Pot
Current Height
Current Height from the top of the pot: 900mm
Bird Of Paradise Extra Large 500mm Pots
Bird Of Paradise is one of the most popular feature plants for adding bold colour, structure, and a tropical look to the garden. It is best known for its striking flower heads that look similar to a crane or bird in flight, with bright orange and blue tones that stand out beautifully against the long green stems and bold foliage.
These extra large 500mm pots are a bigger, more advanced size, making them ideal for customers wanting instant impact without starting with a small plant. Bird Of Paradise is hardy, low maintenance, and suitable for a wide range of garden styles.
Features
- Extra large advanced plants in 500mm pots
- Striking crane-like flowers
- Bright orange and blue flower heads
- Long green stems and bold foliage
- Flowers from early Spring through to early Autumn
- Bird attracting
- Hardy and low maintenance
- Great feature plant for instant impact
Position
Bird Of Paradise grows best in:
- Full sun
- Part shade
- Well-drained soil
- Garden beds
- Large pots and planters
For best flowering, plant in a warm, bright position with plenty of sun.
Ideal For
- Feature planting
- Ornamental gardens
- Large statement pots
- Poolside planting
- Tropical-style gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Courtyards and patios
- Indoor use in very bright positions
Planting Distance
Plant approximately 500mm–1m apart.
Use closer spacing for a fuller planted look, or wider spacing when using as individual feature plants.
Height at Maturity
Bird Of Paradise can grow to approximately 2m tall.
Environmental Requirements
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Climate: Suitable for warm, sunny gardens and can withstand coastal conditions.
Durability: Light frost tolerant, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant, and hardy in exposed garden conditions.
Care
Bird Of Paradise is low maintenance and easy to grow. Regular watering during Summer will help the plant thrive, especially while it is establishing or during hot, dry weather.
Apply fertiliser during the warmer growing months to keep the plant healthy and encourage strong growth and flowering.
Trimming
Remove old flower stems and tired foliage as needed to keep the plant looking clean and fresh.
Major trimming and shaping is best done during Spring and Summer, while the plant is actively growing.
Design Ideas
Bird Of Paradise works beautifully in coastal, tropical, Mediterranean, and colourful garden designs. These extra large 500mm pots are perfect for creating a strong feature near entrances, around pools, in large planters, or repeated through garden beds for a bold architectural look.