Bird of Paradise Flower Seeds

Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 9 - 11

Height: 24 - 48 inches

Bloom Season: Fall through spring

Bloom Color: Mix

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained

Deer Resistant: Yes

House Plant: Yes

Latin Name: Strelitzia Reginae

Planting Directions

Temperature: 85F

Average Germ Time: 42 - 63 days

Light Required: No

Depth: 1 inch

Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 24 inches

Care & Maintenance: Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Reginae) - These Strelitzia Reginae seeds produce a very unusual yet prized flower. This seed grows into a long-lasting 4 foot plant, and the Bird of Paradise flower is similar in appearance to a bird's head. The center bloom stalk is 3 feet long and the multicolored bloom is 6 - 8 inches in length.

Exotic blooms

Has beautiful, exotic blooms that are useful for specimen planting and give a tropical look to any patio. Colors include orange, copper, blue and red.

Flower seed | bird of paradise

How to grow

How To Grow Bird of Paradise From Seed: Bird of Paradise flower seeds are slow to germinate, taking up to 8 or more weeks to germinate, and it will take 4 - 7 years for the plant to start blooming.

When planting, soak the hard Strelitzia Reginae flower seeds for 24 - 48 hours and remove the orange tuft of hairs. Plant the flower seeds an inch deep in moist potting soil. Plants bloom best when pot-bound. If you need to re-pot a plant it might take a couple of years or more for the plant to start blooming again.

Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 42 - 63 days
Provide full light with shade from hot sun
Blooms fall through spring
Depth: 1 inch