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Rajesh Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Joined: 2005/3/11
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From: Spain, USDA z9


Hello,

My name is Rajesh. I am native to India but have been living in Spain for 15 years. I have the chance to live in a place that is equivalent to USDA zone 9.
I would like to grow both birds of paradise and giant birds of paradise, to adda tropical look to my garden, which, for the moment, is more of a true Mediterranean style (which i also appreciate).

I would like to have information about giant birds of paradise. Are they true tropical plants, or could they withstand of small amount of frosts?

Thank you.

--
Rajesh
»2005/3/11 10:05 Profile

Kacey Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Rajesh,

I saw yesterday some interesting information about a white bird of paradise, Strelitzia alba, that would be hardy to USDA zone 9b. It looks like a stunning bird of paradise and you should fetch some info about it, in sheltered zone 9 I think it's a must-have 8-)

-- Kacey
»2005/3/16 14:02 Profile

Etto Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Hello Rajesh,

I'll second Kacey, not only with Strelitzia alba but also with Strelitzia reginae, and Strelitzia nicolai. All of these can take a few degrees of frost, and I think zone 9 corresponds to a few degrees bellow 0°C. (Not sure, though) Etto.
»2005/4/6 14:29 Profile

Rajesh Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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From: Spain, USDA z9


Hello Kacey and Etto,

Many thanks for the suggestions.
I knew of the birds of paradise, (I thought they could not stand any frost, but on second thought they seem to be able to withstand a few degrees of frost)
But I had never heard of the "white" species. After reading a bit about nicolai and alba, they seem to be very interesting and showy species. I'll add these to my shopping list :-P
Thank you for the information.
Do you think they can withstand occasional strong winds? One part of my garden is a bit exposed...
Rajesh

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Rajesh
»2005/4/11 10:39 Profile

Etto Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Rajesh,

I would suggest some additional hardy plants near your future Strelitzias. Choose some plants that can withstand wind and make a valuable hedge to protect your more fragile birds of paradise. For instance, Phormiums can be valuable (and showy) wind breakers.
»2005/4/15 8:53 Profile

Rajesh Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Hello Etto,
Thank you for the suggestion. That's fun, as I've been suggested the same plant in another thread :-P
Regards

--
Rajesh
»2005/4/20 13:53 Profile

GreenThumb Re: Birds of paradise in zone 9

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Joined: 2005/7/30
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Rajesh,

I have a huge Strelitzia nicolai in my yard. It took one winter 28°F without much damaged. I really recommand this Strelitzia for USDA z9b-10 gardeners.

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Maria
San Francisco Bay Area 8-)
»2005/7/30 22:08 Profile
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