Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia augusta

• Plants are not hardy so are best grown as a houseplant.

• Strelizia needs lots of bright light with some direct sun, regular watering and warmth. Feed early in spring before new growth begins and then fertilise every week or so during the growing season.
• Replacing the top 5cm of potting soil once a year and then re-pot about every second year or so, taking care not to damage the roots.
• Water regular during spring and summer to maintain constant moisture, without saturating the potting media - gradually reducing the amount during the autumn. From the end of November allow the soil to dry between watering.
• No pruning is needed, although old untidy leaves can be removed in the spring.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.

Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.

We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.

Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.

Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.