Strelitzia
description
Strelitzia 'Crane Paradise Flower' (Strelitzia reginae), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds
The Strelitzia, known worldwide as the flower of paradise, produces fascinating exotic flowers often used as cut flowers. Native to South Africa, it grows naturally in coastal areas and along riverbanks, forming compact clumps with upright foliage. Its unique, bird-like flowers add a vibrant tropical touch to any garden or interior design.
Height: 20 to 25 cm
Spacing: 15 to 20 cm
Sowing: Indoor or direct sowing
Exposure: Sun, Partial Sun / Partial Shade, Light Shade
Quantity per packet: Untreated, non-GMO seeds
Cultivation method:
Sow the seeds indoors or directly in warm soil, covering them lightly with potting mix. Maintain a consistently warm temperature, as germination can be slow and uneven. Provide well-drained soil and moderate moisture to encourage seedling development.
Transplant or thin the seedlings to 15-20 cm apart once established. Strelitzia tolerates full sun as well as partial shade and adapts well to container gardening. Regular but moderate watering will support its steady growth.
