We've passed this house and seen this unusual sight before. But this time I just had to take a photo. Growing up in Waipahu, many people had the Bird of Paradise flower in their gardens.
I think. 😐
I just know we had two large plants.
I think. 😗 I'll have to ask my brother. But I do know I never saw anything like this.
It does bring to mind the shape of a bird, hence its name. Granted... it would be a two headed bird. 😊
POSTSCRIPT: We went by the house again several days later and found more birds of paradise blooming. Most of them looked like they were going to do this piggy back type flowers. I guess it must be a new variety of Bird of Paradise.
That is quite something. Good eye on your part.
ReplyDeleteIt's a mommy and a baby! Or maybe twins. I think it looks much prettier than a single bloom. Wow! Gotta ask a florist, or a landscape place if this is uncommon or a new version. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteOur long-time neighbors up the street aways have bird of paradise in their yard and the flowers do this. I thought all bird of paradise did.
ReplyDeleteI think bird of paradise is my favorite flower. It's so exotic and doesn't grow outside anywhere near to my area.
ReplyDeleteI like the flower but I don't plant it in my yard because the "bush" part of it takes up a lot of space. Your shot of this double varienty is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing these when I visited Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteThey do not grow here, but they are such exotic looking plants.
ReplyDeleteAI answers say it is quite rare though after finding a scientific article, it seems like it isn't quite that uncommon.
ReplyDelete"Occasionally a second spathe will be produced from the primary one, giving a double tier of flowers."
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-reginae/
They are very interesting looking flowers.
ReplyDeleteHave a good trip to Illinois.
Oh, I love that! So pretty. Glad you showed this to us!!
ReplyDeleteAccording to Google this is a fairly common mutation. Anyway it is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.i can see the bird image.
ReplyDeleteNature making sure we are paying attention. :)
ReplyDeleteA very eye catching flower.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this Kay, the Bird of Paradise is a stunning flower, incredible!
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