This striking plant makes a great seasonal summer addition, plunged into sunny borders or kept in a container on a sunny patio. Protected over winter plants will reach an impressive size, rivalling any plants you've seen on your sunshine holidays. As temperatures drop moving into autumn, bring the plant inside for a touch of summer all winter long. The stately blue green, deeply ribbed foliage makes an attractive foil for their magnificent flowers which resemble birds with bright plumage. The striking blooms will make for an impressive talking point on the patio! Features and Benefits Exotic blooms' Makes a great seasonal summer addition Magnificent flowers which resemble birds with bright plumage Planting time: September to November Flowering time: February to May Specifications Colour: Orange Model Number: 73608. Exotic Bird of Paradise Plants distributed by Van Meuwen. Strelitzia Reginae commonly known as Bird of Paradise Ideal for greenhouses conservatories bright windowsills or as a patio feature in summer Can produce spectacular tropical blooms from February to May Stately blue-green deeply ribbed bold and architectural foliage Prefers a position in the sun or semi-shade benefits from some protection from the hot sun Half-hardy perennial can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F) Plant into containers with John Innes No. 3 loam-based compost and place in plenty of light while protecting from the hot sun Water freely in the growing season and allow plenty of ventilation if growing indoors At maturity may reach a height of 2m (78 ) and spread of 1m (39 ) Pot-grown plant supplied in a 9cm nursery pot. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Customers should check whether plants are suitable for their homes and gardens before purchasing. See here for care recommendations for garden products. Shipping only to most of GB mainland.