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Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removeBuxus 'Dutch Box' removePyrus 'Cleveland' Ornamental Pear remove
NameStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removeBuxus 'Dutch Box' removePyrus 'Cleveland' Ornamental Pear remove
ImageA Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.A well-manicured garden with neatly trimmed hedges, small trees, and a brick building in the background.Row of blooming Pyrus 'Cleveland' Ornamental Pear trees in a park on a sunny day.
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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 

 

Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa

A glossy green, rounded leaf box hedging plant • Used for low to medium hedging and topiary • Planted in the garden, along borders, pathways and in pots • Tolerates shady positions

Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®

A truly popular ornamental pear for its natural tear drop shape, giving the appearance of a highly manicured tree. • Spring blossoms on bare branches • Vibrant autumnal colours or red, orange and purple • Ideal feature tree, along fencelines & driveways   For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
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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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If your looking for a small hedging plant then this is the one for you. Dutch Box is a dwarf box that grows with dense, glossy green foliage and works well in shaded areas. Dutch Box also likes part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions. It should be clipped to maintain a formal shape. Slight yellow discolouration of the leaves on Dutch box may occur during cooler months, but don't worry, this is normal! This is remedied by applying with Dolomite Lime, and a slow release fertilizer a month later. Or you can just leave your Dutch Box alone and it will come back lovely and green and spring. Having trouble choosing the right Box Hedge for your garden? Click here!
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Buxus sempervirens "Suffruticosa"

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Up to 1m, but usually kept quite low as slow growing

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For border: 5 or 6 per metre

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An evergreen dwarf shrub with glossy green oval foliage and a dense growth habit

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Sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions, clip to maintain formal shape

landscape-use

Edges and borders, topiary, pots and general garen planting, widely used in formal gardens

Botanical Name

Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®

Other Common Names

Callery Pear, Cleveland Ornamental Pear, Cleveland Select Pear, Flowering Pear, Glen's Form, Ornamental Pear

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China, Vietnam

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4-5m apart

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