Strelitzia reginae
'Mandela's Gold'
(Bird of Paradise)
 

Bird of Paradise, grows to a height of 1.5m over 10-20 years.

Has grey-green leaves and orange and blue flowers which look like the beak and head of a bird.

Can be outside in summer but would be best indoors or under glass

• Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
• Foliage Colour: Grey-green
• Flower Colour: Orange and blue
• Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
  
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H1B (10-15)
• Type: Herbaceous Perennial
  
  

Herbaceous Perennial
Hardy
Grown in a 1 Litre Pot