Strelitzia reginae The Bird of Paradise plant x8 seeds

Strelitzia reginae is a popular subtropical foliage plant is well-known for its exotic large, upright, banana-like leaves and extraordinary flowers. Strelitzia reginae is native to subtropical areas of South Africa, where it grows on rocky grassland, coastal scrub and along sunny river banks. Strelitzia reginae is the most common and widely used Strelitzia for pots and cut flower culture. It makes for a great houseplant and can be used outdoors during warmer periods as well. Strelitzia reginae grows striking orange and blue flowers nestled within its grey/green leaves.

Tender perennial
Family:Musaceae
Common name: Giant Bird of Paradise
Classification: Half hardy perennial
Height:1.2-3.0m

Packet Content:8 seeds

Sowing advice: Rub a small portion of each seed with sand paper or on a rough brick or similar, then soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water before sowing 2cm deep in a good Seed compost. Keep in a propagator or warm place, at between 20 and 25°C, and do not exclude light. Germination can be erratic, usually taking between 2 to 12 months, sometimes longer, so do not discard the seed pots. Pot on small plants frequently in a coarse loose compost to achieve huge plants very quickly.

Always use a good quality seed compost
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh