Strelitzia reginae
‘Mandela’s Gold’
Yellow bird of paradise
Highlight Month:February
Nativity:
Kirstenbosch, South Africa
Growth Habit:Growth Habit
Growing Requirements:Bird of paradise plants are quite drought tolerant once established. Plant in full sun near the coast or partial shade in hotter regions.
Features:This yellow-flowering form was created at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden by careful cross-pollination of rare yellow flowers on the typically orange-flowering species.
Where at Lotusland:At the top of the parterre in front of the wrought iron wishing well, adjacent to the circular pebble mosaics.
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