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Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'
Also Known As
- Mandela's Gold Bird of Paradise
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' plant details
Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: strelitziaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
New, rare & exciting! A yellow form of “Bird of Paradise” grown for its spectacular flowers which bear a startling resemblance to the heads of crested tropical birds. Forming a huge clump of noble, evergreen foliage, it can grow to 5’ tall & wide. Strelitzia is an excellent container plant as it blooms best when crowded. Loves rich soil & regular feeding. Slow to recover from frost. Well known & long lasting cut flower.
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How to Grow Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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