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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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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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