The Bird of Paradise flower is a spectacular blossom. Long stemmed flowers emerge from green boat shaped bracts which are bordered in red or purple. The numerous pointed petals of brilliant orange are contrasted with an arrow-shaped tongue of vivid blue. Some species have white and blue. Bird of Paradise flower has several "sets" of flowers in each bract which are formed on the end of a stalk. Beginning normally in the winter and spring the flowers will come out in succession over a period of time. In colder climates greenhouse grown plants can bloom intermittently all year round. If started from seed it takes five to seven years for blossoming to begin. Some text suggest three years from seed. Even as cut flowers the succession of bloom will continue to occur and last for weeks if the water is changed regularly. (While no one has defined regularly most likely once a week is sufficient.) Bird of Paradise flower has no scent.

Tropical Flowers "Birds of Paradise"
Grower: Mr. William  Commerford, Kissimmee, Florida
Product: TURF PRO