Strelitzias

A common name of this long lasting can also be bird of paradise flower or plant, because of a resemblance of its flowers to birds-of-paradise. Strelitzias is one the most popular horticultural perennials around the world. It flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright purple/blue inflorescence and is an ideal pot plant and cut flower subject. Common names are: crane flower, bird of paradise, orange strelitzia. Strelitzia reginae occurs naturally only in South Africa along the eastern coast from Humansdorp to northern KwaZulu-Natal in coastal bush and thicket. It grows along river banks in full sun, however sometimes it occurs and flowers on margins of forest in shade. When you are looking for a beautiful gift in a hurry, these flowers are just what you need!!!