Care |
Low maintenance, pest & disease are minimal. |
Common names |
Giant White Bird of Paradise or Wild Banana. |
Flowers |
Yes, flowering in spring and early summer. |
Flower description |
Unusual beak-like blue and white flowers with deep purple bracks.. |
Foliage |
Long large grey-green leaves that fan out at the top of the stems. |
Growth |
6mtr (h) x 3.5mtr (w) |
Growth rate |
Medium |
Habit |
Large clumping perennial. |
Origin |
Eastern South Africa. |
Position |
Full Sun / Part Shade. |
Pot size |
300mm Pots. |
Soil type |
Thrives in rich, moist well drained soil. |
Uses |
Ideal for creating a tropical effect in the garden. |