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ImageA Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.Close-up of a tall Archontophoenix 'Bangalow Palm' tree with green fronds extending out, set against a clear blue sky. Small clusters of yellow flowers are visible along the branches.
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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 

 

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Bangalow Palms are native to Australia and are often used as indoor plants here down South. To grow into a very large tree they would probably require warmer climates than Melbourne, but as a small or medium size tree they look lovely anyway. Use Bangalow Palms as a clumped indoor plant or in a sheltered spot outdoors to add a tropical feel to the garden.
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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

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

height x width

6m x 4m, usually a bit smaller in Melbourne climate

features

An elegant palm with long arching lime-green fronds, weeping panicles of lilac flowers are produced

conditions

Part shade in a protected position from frost and hot winds

landscape use

Specimen, group planting, shaded and protected areas, courtyards

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