Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Bird of Paradise is a perennial for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 150 cm |
| Spread | 120 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 9a-11b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | No |
Where to use it in a border
At around 150 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 9a to 11b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Bird of Paradise's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- Not recorded as pet-safe; site it away from pets that graze if that matters to you.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'to edge in front
- Fountain Grass 'Hameln'to edge in front
- African lilyto edge in front
- African lily 'Northern Star'to edge in front
- Blue Fescueto edge in front
- Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst'for height behind it
Garden styles
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: