Bird of Paradise - Monrovia
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.
Attracts,Birds, Pollinators, Butterflies
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,Evergreen
Family,
Family Name,Bird Of Paradise
Flower Color,
Bloom Time,Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free climates.
Foliage Color,Gray, Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Strelitzia
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Slow
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,9
Harvest Season,
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
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Average to Moist
Waterwise,0
Essentials for Success
For thriving plants, use EB Stone Potting Soil for containers or EB Stone Planting Mix for garden beds. Pair either with EB Stone Sure Start to encourage strong root development and help reduce transplant shock.
Care
