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Clianthus puniceus

Also Known As

  • Kaka Beak
  • Kakabeak
  • Lobster Claw
  • Parrot's Beak
  • Parrot's Bill

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Clianthus puniceus plant details

Clianthus puniceus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clianthus puniceus

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: dangling flowers, espalier

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clianthus puniceus

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There are some amazing pea plants and I love growing them for their garden ease and interesting flowers. Most of the species I grow are from Australia and Sth Africa but this mid sized traffic stopper from New Zealand is just as (or if you ask a Kiwi) more impressive than others. Spring brings the biggest show with clusters of red, pendulous flowers adorning the soft foliage.
THE plant everyone goes nuts over during our Spring party! Forming an attractive, evergreen, multi-branching shrub to 4’ x 4’, this now extinct in the wild, New Zealand native kind of resembles a short tree fern with its long, handsome, arching branches. Loads of radiant, rosey-red, 3” long “parrot-beak” blooms held in clusters light up the branches in Spring (with lesser bloom in Summer) at least 15 to a branch! Easy & fast – do provide rich well drained soil & side-dress with compost annually. Totally neat-o in a half barrel. Attracts birds & can be espaliered. Hardy to 13 °F.
3" brilliant red pendant flowers.

Gardening facts about Clianthus puniceus plant

How to Grow Clianthus puniceus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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