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CLIANTHUS puniceus
Commonly known as Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
Climber with brilliant red, lobster claw shaped flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long with 13-25 narrowly oblong leaflets.
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RedBrilliant red -
Height4m (13ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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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-clingingClimbing shoots. Produces flowers to 7cm (3in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
CLIANTHUS puniceus
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Additional FeaturesEndangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Endangered
Good to knowCan be trained against a wall. After flowering cut back flowered shoots by no more than one-third their length
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNew Zealand (North Island) -
Flower ShapeRacemesPendent racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
Pruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilProtect with a deep winter mulch. Often sprouts from the base if cut back by frost
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Clianthus - Growing Guide
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Albus'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
Available from £17.50
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
Available from £17.50
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CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Flamingo'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
Available from £17.50
Buy Varieties of CLIANTHUS puniceus
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
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Kaka King'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
scarlet-red flowers. Best grown in the conservatory or against a hot sheltered wall or fence
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
CLIANTHUS puniceus 'Red Cardinal'
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill
selected free-flowering form of the red Lobster claw with brilliant scarlet flowers
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Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
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