Bird of Paradise

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade; bird of paradise is one of the most iconic and recognizable flowering plants in the world, producing dramatic flowers of vivid orange and electric blue that resemble the head of a tropical bird emerging from a boat-shaped green spathe — each flower head lasts several weeks and established clumps produce flowers nearly year-round in frost-free gardens. A well-established clump of 5–7 crowns in a sunny location in zone 9–12 is one of the most spectacular things in any garden. The broad, paddle-shaped leaves on long petioles provide bold architectural foliage between bloom cycles. Slightly root-restricted plants bloom far more freely than those planted in oversized holes — this is one plant that thrives in a somewhat confined root zone. Water deeply but infrequently once established and apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer. Divide large clumps in spring for propagation, taking care to minimize root damage. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 36–60 дюймів Дні до схожості: 30–90 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade; bird of paradise is one of the most iconic and recognizable flowering plants in the world, producing dramatic flowers of vivid orange and electric blue that resemble the head of a tropical bird emerging from a boat-shaped green spathe — each flower head lasts several weeks and established clumps produce flowers nearly year-round in frost-free gardens. A well-established clump of 5–7 crowns in a sunny location in zone 9–12 is one of the most spectacular things in any garden. The broad, paddle-shaped leaves on long petioles provide bold architectural foliage between bloom cycles. Slightly root-restricted plants bloom far more freely than those planted in oversized holes — this is one plant that thrives in a somewhat confined root zone. Water deeply but infrequently once established and apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer. Divide large clumps in spring for propagation, taking care to minimize root damage. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 36–60 дюймів Дні до схожості: 30–90 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C --- Час посадки: 2–6 тижнів spring Plant container-grown divisions in spring in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade; bird of paradise blooms most prolifically when the roots are slightly restricted — avoid overpotting or overly large planting holes. Plants from seed take 3–5 years to bloom; divisions flower within 1–2 years.