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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
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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
    Large
    £35.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. 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 late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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