3 gallon bird of paradise (orange) (includes delivery)

Description

The interesting flowers of this popular tropical shrub are often considered a nature’s work of art. Unique exotic orange blooms are often described as a bird in flight, as a colorful crane’s head, or even a sunbird drinking water. The slow growing plant forms a clumping habit with thick gray green leaves upon graceful upright stems. Best with partial sun to partial shade, consistently moist soil and high humidity. Grows to be about 4 ft. tall at maturity, extending to 5 ft. when in bloom, with a 3 ft. W spread. An outstanding tropical accent usually used as a dramatic focal point, where it can show off its unusual form and beauty. A fine choice for the garden and outdoor patio pots, where it is often used as the “thriller” in a thriller-spiller-filler container planting.

Highlights

Bold statement with exotic bright orange blooms amongst its green foliage
Considered wind resistant, tolerates arid climates and coastal sites
Flowers profusely year round when grown outdoors in warm climates
Flowers are excellent for cutting
A tropical plant that will not survive temperatures below 55°F
Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot and the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall
Outdoor hardy in USDA plant zones 9-11 only; in all other zones, grow in a pot and place outdoors only during the warm summer season and bring indoors before temperatures fall below 70°F
To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 3 ft. away from other plants or structures
Thrives in fertile well drained soil and a partially sunny site, to grow indoors, place the plant out of direct sun near a warm bright window with a western or southern exposure and provide as much natural light as possible