Strelitzia juncea

Also Known As

Bird of Paradise

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

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Strelitzia juncea plant details

Strelitzia juncea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer orange and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Strelitzia juncea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: strelitziaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Strelitzia juncea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

So cool! I love the foliage on this “Bird of Paradise.” It has cylindrical, reed-like leaves that grow to about 4’ tall. It is very architectural. The flowers are basically the same as the regular “Bird of Paradise,” which of course everyone knows makes great cut flowers. It is slow growing but very floriferous once it starts blooming. It is a long-lived plant. Native to South Africa, Strelitzia is drought resistant but does adapt well to moister gardens. It likes well-drained soil & give it some compost in Winter to feed it through the next year. It is wind resistant & would grow well in coastal gardens. It makes quite an impact planted in groups but is also very emphatic as a single specimen. Plant in full sun for best profuse flowers. Tolerates light frost.