Botanical Nomenclature: Strelitzia reginae Common Name: Orange Bird of Paradise Family: Strelitziaceae Origin: South Africa
Originating in South Africa, this splendor and beautiful species has its scientific name in homage to Sofia Carlota queen of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of king Jorge iii, united kingdom.
The colors and texture of your leaves are already extremely ornamental, blue-green, and majestic even without flowers.
But, if it is flowering, the colors in contrast and their shape, even seem to have been carved by divine hands.
A true "ave of paradise". It is an extremely rustic species, easy to grow and fit.
Planted isolated, in groups or in pots; it's a warning to please see it flower and have your presence in our garden.
Can be cultivated in full sun or half-shadow, infertile and well-drained soils, in tropical and subtropical climates.
I bought some red sunflower seeds from this website. I also bought seeds from the big box store. The seeds I bought from this website sprouted first and look very robust. I am ordering more. Look for the next review once they bloom!!!
The seeds arrived quickly but we did not receive part of our order. We are still waiting for the ones we received to grow so too early for full review.