Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise, is one of the world's most recognisable flowering plants, producing vivid orange and blue flower heads reminiscent of an exotic bird. Long-flowering, clumping, and extremely adaptable to coastal and subtropical conditions.
Specifier notes. Holds its own as a standalone feature where form and presence matter more than mass.
Site & establishment. Tolerates coastal exposure provided the planting hole drains and soil is not waterlogged. Subtropical performer — best growth in warm, humid summers with regular rainfall. Bold visual presence — best used where it has space to be seen.
How we supply it. Flowering display adds seasonal interest beyond the structural role.
Cape Nursery production. All Cape Nursery stock is grown 7 km from the Pacific Ocean, hardened to coastal sun and wind from propagation rather than acclimatised at point of sale. Specimens leave us biosecurity-traceable, and root-checked. National delivery is available; collection from Ewingsdale is welcomed Mon–Thu 7:30am–4pm.