Bird of Paradise - Monrovia

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Highly valued for its large, exotic, colorful blooms in a bold blend of orange, blue, and white. Lends a tropical look to any landscape. A long-lasting flower for cut arrangements. Crowns of long stalks with large grey-green leaves provide year-round interest. Very useful as a specimen planting, especially on a patio or near a pool. Evergreen.

Height Mature Height: 5 feet
Width Mature Width: 5 feet
Light Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
size: 1 gallon
Bird of Paradise - Monrovia
$22.99
size: 1 gallon

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Care

Planting & Growing
Thrives in rich loamy soils, but highly adaptable to many soil types. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought but looks best with regular water. Fertilize in spring before new growth emerges.

Attracts Birds, Pollinators, Butterflies
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Bird Of Paradise
Flower Color Orange
Bloom Time Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free climates.
Foliage Color Gray, Green
Genus Name Strelitzia
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Cutting Garden, Poolside, Urban Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 5 feet
Mature Width 5 feet
Prune Time Deadhead
Water Needs Average to Moist
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