Mandelas Gold Bird of Paradise 10 Seeds - Strelitzia - Elegant - Rare

Mandelas Gold Bird of Paradise 10 Seeds - Strelitzia - Elegant - Rare
by Hirts: Seed; Bird of Paradise

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Review & Description

Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' or Bird of Paradise is a yellow variant of Strelitzia reginae that appears spontaneously. Because the cross-fertilization with Strelitzia reginae always produces orange flowers it took 20 years of hand pollination to obtain seeds that produce only yellow flowers. This work was done by John Winter, the curator of the botanical gardens at Kirstenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa. In 1994, there was sufficient stock of seeds to grow the plant commercially. Originally, the name Strelitzia reginae 'Kirstenbosch Gold' was awarded but was later changed Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' in honor of Nelson Mandela.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8261 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Seed; Bird of Paradise

Features

• Care is the same as Strelitzia reginae
• Golden yellow plumes with midnight blue beaks
• Height: 24-36"
• Frost tender perennial in mild areas
• 10 Seeds