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    STRELITZIA

    Commonly known as Bird of paradise flower

    An exotic, long-lasting cut flower.

    Genus of about 5 species of clump-forming, evergreen perennials found in habitats ranging from riverbanks to open glades in the bush of South Africa.

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    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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    Varieties

    STRELITZIA reginae
    Crane lily
    Clump forming perennial with all year round flower spikes with flowers which have orange or yellow calyces and blue corollas
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £22.50
    Available again from SEPTEMBER 2025
    This plant will be delivered when new stock arrives in early autumn
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    Large
    £35.00
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    STRELITZIA nicolai
    White bird of paradise, wild banana
    White and blue flowers opening from bluish-black bracts
     
    2 Litre
    £25.00
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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