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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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Evergreen - shrubs or subshrubs.Alternate, pinnate, mid- to dark-green leaves. Showy flowers resemble lobsters' claws.
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Climber - Some 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 sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - slugs. -
Place of origin - Australia, New Zealand. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Clianthus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CLIANTHUS
CLIANTHUS puniceus >
Commonly known as: Lobster claw, Parrot's bill.
Climber with brilliant red, lobster claw shaped flowers
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Albus' >
Commonly known as: Lobster claw, Parrot's bill.
Pure white lobster claw flowers
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo' >
Commonly known as: Lobster claw, Parrot's bill.
Attractive deep rose-pink flowers
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King' >
Commonly known as: Lobster claw, Parrot's bill.
Huge deep red flowers in profusion
