Strelitzia nicolai is the giant, white flowering bird of paradise plant, forming clumps up to 5m tall. It needs plenty of space to grow. It is hardy but looks best planted in areas protected from strong wind as this can damage the foliage.
Being tropical they need water at times we don't have it in mediterranean regions so 3 or 4 deep waterings in summer are necessary. For this reason a deep soil is important for a good root system, water well in Autumn and Spring if there is no rain. They will tolerant drought and will use a lot less water than people think once established. Maintaining a 2 metre diameter thick mulch will help.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.