Strelitzia reginae unfolds its avian architecture across the surface, orange and blue petals emerging from boat-shaped bracts as the South African species evolved them. Amazonia renders these crane-like flowers with botanical attention whilst embracing their inherent theatrical quality.
The pattern depicts the characteristic flower structure: pointed orange sepals and blue petals arranged to suggest bird plumage—hence the common name—emerging from green-purple spathes. Large paddle-shaped leaves provide structural counterpoint, their grey-green surfaces and prominent midribs botanically accurate. Native to South Africa's Eastern Cape, Strelitzia gained popularity through Victorian plant hunters bringing exotics to European glasshouses. The flowers' unusual morphology evolved for sunbird pollination, those avian visitors landing on the sturdy spathe to access nectar. Pattern arrangement likely shows flowers at varied angles revealing their dimensional complexity, foliage filling compositional gaps.
Printed in Cornwall with attention to the vibrant orange-blue colour contrast that makes Strelitzia immediately recognizable, maintaining botanical detail across both floral and foliate elements.
Amazonia suits spaces embracing tropical or maximalist aesthetics. Powder rooms, dining areas, feature walls in living rooms where bold botanical statement creates immediate visual impact. The exotic flowers provide drama without requiring literal jungle recreation. Works within contemporary interiors seeking biophilic connection through dramatic plant imagery, or eclectic schemes comfortable with bold pattern. Scale likely reads substantial given the flowers' natural size; consider feature wall application allowing the tropical drama focal prominence.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Large vertical repeat
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe gently with damp cloth; the vibrant floral pattern maintains its tropical drama with minimal maintenance.
BRING THIS HOME Where Strelitzia opens its crane flowers, walls cultivate South African exotics that sunbirds once pollinated in Eastern Cape valleys.
