Contemporary bouquets
Give each focal shape enough room to read clearly. Test the design from the front and side before finalizing stem counts.
THE WEDDING FLOWER NOTES
Bird of Paradise for Weddings
Strelitzia reginaeTropicals
A distinctive angled flower can establish the direction of a tropical arrangement. Use a small number of clear placements so the shape is not lost among competing textures.
FIELD NOTESculptural focal linePhoto Credit: Gabriel Collares · CC BY 4.0
01 / KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTBird of Paradise,
Bird of Paradise,
at a glance.
Sculptural focal line
Names are a starting point. Keep the exact commercial form, cultivar, and supplier grade with your recipe so another florist can reproduce it.
Also look for
strelitzia · crane flower
Search aliases can overlap; confirm the botanical identity and product code with your supplier.- Catalog name
- Bird of Paradise
- Botanical name
- Strelitzia reginae
- Design category
- Tropicals
- Plant family
- Strelitziaceae
- Genus
- Strelitzia
- Reference flower colors
- Blue, Orange, Purple/Lavender, White
- Garden bloom seasons
- Fall, Summer
Botanical reference: NC State Extension . Colors and bloom seasons describe the referenced plant or group in a garden context; they are not a cut-flower stock list. Commercial hybrids, cultivars, and local conditions can differ.
THE PHOTO GALLERY
Bird of Paradise, in focus.
Explore the shape, texture, and possibilities. Open a photo for a closer look.
The Bird of Paradise Flower
Photo Credit: Soumyoo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Strelitzia reginae - Mandela's gold
Photo Credit: Axxter99 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bird of Paradise
Photo Credit: Gabriel Collares · CC BY 4.0
02 / DESIGN WITH INTENTIONWays to use bird of paradise
Ways to use bird of paradise
in wedding flowers.
These are design starting points. Test your sample with the actual cut material, venue conditions, and mechanics.
Minimal table flowers
Let vase proportions and flower placement carry the design. A sample helps reveal the amount of support required.
Statement arrangements
Combine clear focal placements with a simpler background. Measure the finished spread and transport footprint.
03 / BUILD YOUR PALETTE
What pairs with bird of paradise?
Start with contrasting shapes and compatible scale. Confirm that both ingredients are available in your colors for the same event date.
Tropicals
Phalaenopsis Orchid
An open flowering line for contrast.
Foliage & branches
Monstera
A broad leaf backdrop for sculptural flowers.
Focal flowers
Ranunculus
A softer petal texture beside smooth forms.
Compare other shapes before substituting
These are design alternatives to explore. They can differ in head size, stem yield, color, and handling, so make a new sample and recost the recipe.
04 / TURN THE LOOK INTO A LISTHow many bird of paradise
How many bird of paradise
stems should you order?
Recipe quantity × arrangements, plus your extra-stem allowance. Then round up to your supplier’s pack size.
YOUR STEM PLAN
One ingredient. Every arrangement.
Start with a sample design, then work out the full order. The numbers below are a math example, not a recommended bird of paradise recipe.
PLAN TO ORDER40stems of bird of paradise
- Used in arrangements
- 30
- With 10% extra
- 33
- Whole packs of 10
- 4
- Stems beyond the recipe
- 10
Round up (3 × 10 × 1.1) to whole stems, then whole packs.
Cost one arrangementCarries your per-arrangement quantity, stem cost, pack size, and buffer into the calculator. Add other flowers, supplies, and labor there. Signup unlocks catalog selection beyond the 10 free favorites.
A FEW MORE DETAILSBird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise
wedding FAQs.
How can I use bird of paradise in wedding flowers?
Think of this ingredient as a sculptural focal line. A distinctive angled flower can establish the direction of a tropical arrangement. Use a small number of clear placements so the shape is not lost among competing textures.
How much does bird of paradise cost for a wedding?
Use a date-specific supplier quote for bird of paradise. What stem length and flower-opening stage will be supplied? Divide the quoted bunch price by its usable stem count for a per-stem cost, then include your quantities, supplies, labor, and pricing rules in the calculator. There is no fixed wholesale price in this guide.
How many bird of paradise stems do I need?
Make one representative arrangement first and record how many purchased stems it uses. Multiply that quantity by the number of arrangements, add your chosen ordering allowance, and round up to whole supplier packs. The planner on this page demonstrates this calculation; its example values are not a recommended flower recipe.
Can I get bird of paradise for my wedding date?
The botanical reference lists fall and summer garden bloom seasons for the referenced plant or group. That describes garden flowering in the source’s context, not guaranteed cut-flower stock. Local climate, cultivar, production methods, and imports change what your supplier can offer. Confirm the exact date, form, color, and grade before promising this flower.
About this guide
Stemwork’s design notes and pairing suggestions are editorial starting points for a florist’s own sample recipe. Botanical facts are drawn from Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise Flower, Bird-of-Paradise-Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower, Canna-leaved Strelitzia, Crane Flower) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (reference checked September 21, 2026). General preparation and design principles reference University of Minnesota Extension. Garden bloom seasons describe a plant in the reference’s growing context, not global wholesale availability. Images show botanical references and may depict a different cultivar or commercial stage. Stemwork does not publish live supplier inventory, wholesale prices, or guaranteed vase-life claims.
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