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CLIANTHUS
All Flower APR-JUN
Lobster claw, Parrot's beak or, if you like, Kakabeak from that New Zealand parrot.
Genus of 1 or 2 species of evergreen trailing or climbing shrubs from warm-temperate scrub or woodland in Australia and New Zealand, critically endangered in the wild.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs or subshrubs.Alternate, pinnate, mid- to dark-green leaves. Showy flowers resemble lobsters' claws.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs.Place of originAustralia, New Zealand.
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Clianthus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CLIANTHUS


CLIANTHUS puniceus
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
Climber with brilliant red, lobster claw shaped flowers


CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Albus'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
pure white lobster claw flowers

CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
attractive deep rose-pink flowers

CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
huge deep red flowers in profusion

CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Red Cardinal'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
selected free-flowering form of the red Lobster claw with brilliant scarlet flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20