Detail
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Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold
Yellow Bird of Paradise
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental perennial flowering shrub, specimen or background amongst other shrubs in wider landscapes and verges. Give space when planting to accommodate slow growth. Bird and insect attracting.
Requires well-drained soils, tolerant of wind and coastal conditions.

  • Height 1.5-2m
  • Spread 1.5-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Strelitziaceae
  • Botanical Name Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold
  • Common Name Yellow Bird of Paradise
  • Origin South Africa
  • Habit Erect, Clumping
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Wind
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Fan-shaped
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)