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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
The bird-of-paradise is one of the most famous and distinctive of the subtropical and tropical flowers with its unusual inflorescence that looks like a feathered crown atop a crane's head. 'Mandela's Gold' (formerly 'Kirstenbosch Gold') is a special form with yellow flowers, rather than the usual orange, accented with blue. Strelitzia reginae is from South Africa. Grow it in a pot outdoors in full sun in the summer with good moisture and fertilizer. Bring it indoors in fall to spend the winter. It will bloom indoors from January to March.
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.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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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