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Crane Flower (Strelitzia reginae)
Strelitzia reginae

Crane Flower

Strelitzia · Strelitziaceae

Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni, is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers.

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Classification

Genus
Strelitzia
Family
Strelitziaceae
Common name
Crane Flower
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Strelitzia reginae belongs to the Strelitzia genus within the Strelitziaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Crane Flower.

Strelitzia juncea (Strelitzia juncea)
Strelitzia juncea

Strelitzia juncea

Wild Banana (Strelitzia nicolai)
Strelitzia nicolai

Wild Banana

Strelitzia parvifolia (Strelitzia parvifolia)
Strelitzia parvifolia

Strelitzia parvifolia

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Further reading

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    Strelitzia reginae taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service