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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
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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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Additional Features
Good to knowShowy flowers resemble lobster claws
Place of originAustralia, New Zealand.
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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
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
attractive deep rose-pink flowers
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
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.
Only £7.50
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
