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Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud 13" Pot removeStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' remove
NameCercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud 13" Pot removeStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' remove
ImageA beautiful Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud 13" Pot features large, heart-shaped leaves in striking red and green hues, set against a subtly blurred outdoor background.A Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.
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Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

With stunning, deep rich purple foliage in the summer the 'Merlot' Redbud makes for a stunning feature tree in the garden. In the spring, lavender pink blooms cover the bare branches and in the autumn the leaves turn vibrant oranges and yellows before falling. The 'Merlot' Redbud is perfect for small backyards.   See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
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  13''/33cm pot  

Strelitzia reginae

Exotic blue and orange flowers in the shape of a bird give this plant its name, Bird of Paradise.

• Tropical looking broad round leaves • Looks great in pots, along fence lines and in poolside gardens • Tolerates drought, light frost and poor soils 

 
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Bird of Paradise are native to South Africa, and are very hardy and can be grown in full sun to part shade. They get their name from their exotic blue/orange flowers that resemble the head of a colourful tropical bird.

Bird of Paradise have large, lush foliage and look great when used in rockeries and interplanted with yuccas and agaves. Great for creating a tropical feel in the garden.

We refer to these as "Flowering Bird of Paradise" or Strelitzia Bird of Paradise (a bit of a mouthful that comes from their botanical name) because there is another variety of Bird of Paradise called Giant Bird of Paradise. These have much bigger leaves, are taller growing, and are often planted together with Flowering Bird of Paradise to create a multi-layered, tropic garden effect even as far south as Melbourne.

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Botanical Name

Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

Other Common Names

Eastern Redbud, Redbud

Origin

North America

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2-3m apart

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