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CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'

Associated Products

Effective control of slugs and snails

(800g - Free c&p) £6.50

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - can be trained against a wall.
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    Pests & Diseases - slugs.

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    Place of Origin - New Zealand.

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 24 June and 30 June 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'

Lobster claw, Parrot's bill

Superior variety which has very large shining leaves and deep red flowers. It is also hardier than other varieties and flowers heavily in MAR-APR well before other varieties

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if growns on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and self-clinging - produces flowers to 7cm (3in) long in pendent racemes to 15cm (6in) long.
Evergreen - dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long with 13-25 narrowly oblong leaflets.

Hardiness Rating

Frost hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost with plenty of grit for greenhouse and plenty of light.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 4m (12ft)
Spread - in metres - 3m (10ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - shelter from cold drying winds.

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil - protect with a deep winter mulch. Often sprouts from base if cut back by frost.

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£15.00 each

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