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STRELITZIA reginae
Commonly known as Bird of paradise flower, Crane lily
Clump forming perennial with all year round flower spikes with flowers which have orange or yellow calyces and blue corollas
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Evergreen
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with oblong-lance-shaped leaf- to 50cm (20in) long, with round or tapered bases, on stalks to 1m (39in) long. Produces spathes 12cm (4¾in) long and flowers 10cm (4in) longlades
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Heated greenhouse - subtropicalCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
STRELITZIA reginae
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Additional FeaturesExotic plants
Good to knowGrow in a container in a warm greenhouse and move outdoors in summer
Pests & DiseasesScale insects
Place of originSouth Africa. Introduced into UK by Francis Masson (Kew) 1773. -
Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam-based compost. Good light and ventilation. Shade from hottest sunPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilIf growing outdoors
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Strelitzia reginae - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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