Plant species
Strelitzia nicolai
2 varieties available
Strelitzia nicolai is a large woody plant reaching 7–8 meters tall, featuring striking white bird-like flowers. It is mainly grown in spacious gardens for a tropical look.
Drought tolerant
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
Attributes
Type
Perennial, evergreen
Spread
4.0 – 8.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
5 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society
Care guide
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moderate
Height
7–8 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Summer–Autumn
Foliage
Evergreen
Varieties
Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Strelitzia nicolai
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society