California Bird Of Paradise-Golden Gate Seed Co.

The California Bird of Paradise is originally from South Africa. The wonderful flower looks like a beautiful tropical bird with its beak pointing up. Very hardy plant grows well in cooler climates although is considered a tropical plant. Bird of Paradise will make a wonderful addition to your beautiful garden. Makes some of the best cut flowers in the world. To grow carefully knick the hard seed shell with a knife so moisture can reach the embryo.
Soak Seeds for 24 hours. Using a well drained potting soil and fertilizer plant seeds in a flower pot about 1/4 inch deep and place in a sunny window. Keep soil moist and warm. When big enough transfer to your lovely garden. Seeds germinate in 2 weeks. Takes a few years to flower. Grows about 7 feet.