Dense clumping plant with succulent sword like foliage to 1m in height. Mottled upright grey green leaves with occasional pale cream flowers on spikes in Spring. Effective spreading habit, preferring moist and shaded areas.
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Glossy grey green paddle shaped foliage forming a dense clump 1.5m x 1.5m. Spectacular orange and blue flowers shaped like a birds head form on erect stems in warmer months. It is worth trying to obtain Strelitzia juncea for its rush like cylindrical foliage emerging without a leaf blade.
If sub-tropical colour and form is what you are after then this plant is an absolute must. There is an absolute myriad of colours and growth habits available through the many cultivars of this all time favourite. Flowers are less spectacular but for all round colour it is hard to go past these beauties.
An extremely popular 'accent' plant used for its unusual emerald green foliage and striking appearance. Deep green leaves that are so glossy they appear to have been 'shined' emerge from an underground tuber. This is a most versatile indoor or shade tolerant plant.
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