Strelitzia - Bird of Paradise
An easy start with Strelitzia seeds or young plants
Anyone who has ever grown Strelitzia knows it can be
quite challenging. Evanthia has tons of experience and is
happy to do the initial work for you. As Strelitzia said
germination can be tricky, we've been offering Strelitzia
young plants for a quick and easy start. For some regions,
however, ordering young plants is difficult or impossible
because of import restrictions.
After ordering Strelitzia young plants, it usually the it takes about 14 to 20 weeks for the young plants to be ready to be
shipped to you. Register to receive our stock list to keep an eye on availability on even shorter notice, as we regularly
have high quality young plants of Strelitzia ready for you in our greenhouse, for immediate production. Contact our team
to order and ask them for the Strelitzia cultivation manual if you need one.
Strelitzia, a.k.a. Bird of Paradise, is a popular subtropical foliage plant, well-known for its exotic large, upright,
banana-like leaves and extraordinary flowers. It makes for a great houseplant and can be used outdoors during
warmer period as well. Majestic, grand and impressive... this applies to all three Bird of Paradise varieties offered by
Evanthia. But what exactly is the difference between the Strelitzia varieties? Let's compare!
Strelitzia reginae:
Most well-known variety, widely used for pots and cut flower culture. Strelitzia reginae grows vibrant
orange and blue flowers among its fresh green leaves. Commonly known as Queen's Bird of Paradise.
Strelitzia nicolai: The leaves of S. nicolai are fewer but larger than the more commonly known S. reginae. They
stand up tall and more straight too. S. nicolai grows striking blue and white flowers, nestled within its greyish/green
leaves. Because of its height, Strelitzia nicolai is commonly known as Giant Bird of Paradise.
Strelitzia reginae Mandela's Gold: You can always count on Evanthia to have rare varieties available, that make you
stand out from the rest. Strelitzia Mandela's Gold is one of those varieties you don't come across often. It is
distinguished by its extraordinary golden-yellow flowers and also known as Kirstenbosch Gold. It's strong
growth habit and outstanding leaf color can be compared to the regular S. reginae.
Strelitzia juncea: This strelitzia has the same care as other Strelitzias and is just as easy to keep. The flowers appear in early spring, they are bright orange/blue in color and are about 20 cm tall. They are distinguished from the flowers of the reginae by a red vein at the bottom of the flower.
Evanthia is a proud partner of Keukenhof
This collaboration fits perfectly with our passion for flowers and plants and our ambition to contribute to a colorful and sustainable future.
This season, our products can be admired in the Willem Alexander park. Here you will find our Helianthus pot from the Sunsation series and our Cordylines, among others. With this selection, we show what we are good at: developing strong, distinctive varieties that really stand out.
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Evanthia 12.5 year anniversary
Since its inception, Evanthia has focused on developing distinctive varieties, sourcing tropical seeds and supporting growers worldwide with high-quality cultivation and market knowledge. Through a combination of breeding knowledge, market orientation and close cooperation with customers, the company has built up a strong position within the international floriculture sector in a relatively short period of time.
In recent years, Evanthia has further developed its activities within two specialized divisions: Flowers and Tropical. At Flowers, the company mainly focuses on cut flowers and flowering pot plants from seeds for professional growers. The Tropical division focuses on tropical crops from seed and tissue culture for the production of young green plants and the sale of seeds to pot growers. The organizational focus provided enables Evanthia to further expand the two market segments in a targeted manner.
The company grew in a big way. The team was expanded to include specialists in breeding, product development, sales and marketing. At the same time, Evanthia continued to invest in innovation, international cooperation and the development of new varieties and concepts that meet the needs of growers and the market.
The 12.5 year anniversary is a moment to reflect on the development of the company and the people and partners, including customers and suppliers, who have contributed to it. Throughout the year, Evanthia will pay attention to this at various times, both internally and externally. For example, the anniversary will be celebrated in April with a party for all employees, in addition to other activities and communications.