Far less well known than Strelitzia reginae (regular orange) or Strelitzia nicolai (giant white), Strelitzia parvifolia juncea bears the characteristic orange or yellow bird of paradise flowers amid a profusion of reed-like leaves. It is only as the plant gets older that the characteristic broad leaf tops become smaller and then often only at about 3 or 4 years old do they lose their paddle shape and become spear-shaped. However, their appeal lies in how architecturally striking each plant is and their amazingly beautiful, prolific flowers. Unlike nicolai, they form a very tight clump and are unlikely to get too big or untidy to manage. It is an eye-catching feature plant for dry, difficult areas.
Soil: Any soil type so long as it is well drained.
Conditions: Prefers a sunny position. It is relatively low maintenance, hardy, and drought tolerant. Withstands salty coastal winds. Frost tender.
Size: Height 6m x width 3m
Soil: Any soil type so long as it is well drained.
Conditions: Prefers a sunny position. It is relatively low maintenance, hardy, and drought tolerant. Withstands salty coastal winds. Frost tender.
Size: Height 6m x width 3m