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    CLIANTHUS
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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.

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    • Good to know
      Showy flowers resemble lobster claws
    • Place of origin
      Australia, New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
    • 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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    Varieties
    CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Albus'
    Pure white lobster claw flowers
     
    Large
    £25.00
    CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo'
    Attractive deep rose-pink flowers
     
    Large
    £25.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'
    Scarlet-red flowers. Best grown in the conservatory or against a hot sheltered wall or fence
     
    Large
    £27.50
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    Available again from APRIL 2025
    When fresh stock arrives
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    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.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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