Grow Orange Reginae from heirloom non-GMO seeds for striking orange blooms and lush tropical foliage. Ideal for containers, patios, conservatories, tropical gardens, and warm-climate ornamental displays.
Key Features
- Produces vibrant orange, bird-like flowers with an exotic appearance.
- Heirloom, non-GMO flower seeds for ornamental gardening.
- Attractive upright foliage creates a lush tropical look.
- Ideal for containers, patios, conservatories, and warm-climate gardens.
- Excellent choice for distinctive tropical-style garden displays.
- Long-lived ornamental when grown in suitable frost-free conditions.
Growing Benefits
- Adds bold orange color and tropical character to garden spaces.
- Creates an eye-catching focal point in containers and landscapes.
- Attractive foliage provides structure and year-round interest in warm climates.
- Suitable for patios, balconies, conservatories, and protected garden areas.
- Works well as a statement plant in tropical and subtropical landscapes.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Bird of Paradise
- Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
- Plant Type: Tender perennial
- Flower Color: Bright orange with blue accents
- Flower Shape: Bird-like
- Foliage: Large, upright, paddle-shaped green leaves
- Growth Habit: Clumping and upright
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during active growth
- Germination Time: Variable; commonly several weeks and may take longer
- Sowing Depth: Approximately ½–1 inch
- Spacing: Approximately 3–5 feet for mature plants
- Growing Zones: Generally suited to USDA Zones 10–11 outdoors; grown in containers or protected spaces in cooler climates
- Flowering: Mature plants can flower periodically under suitable warm conditions
- Uses: Tropical gardens, containers, patios, conservatories, balconies, greenhouse displays, and ornamental landscapes
Growing Tips
- Soak seeds in warm water before sowing to help soften the seed coating.
- Provide warmth and consistent moisture during germination.
- Choose a bright location with full sun to partial shade.
- Use containers with excellent drainage when growing indoors or on patios.
- Protect plants from frost and freezing temperatures.
- Be patient, as seed-grown Bird of Paradise plants can take several years to reach flowering maturity.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts
- Strelitzia reginae is commonly known as Bird of Paradise because its flowers resemble a brightly colored bird.
- The plant is native to South Africa.
- Its orange and blue flowers emerge from a boat-shaped green bract.
- Large paddle-shaped leaves give the plant a distinctive tropical appearance.