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    • Photo of Clianthus puniceus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    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

    4" | $21

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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

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    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.

    By: Waltzing Matilija

    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.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    3" brilliant red pendant flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Clianthus puniceus plant

    How to Grow Clianthus puniceus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Clianthus maximus

    aka Giant Parrot's Beak

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clianthus maximus flower by Far Out Flora
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    Clianthus puniceus 'Albus'

    aka Albus Kaka Beak, Albus Parrot's Beak

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Clianthus puniceus 'Albus' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Clianthus puniceus 'Roseus'

    aka Clianthus puniceus 'Pink Flamingo'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clianthus puniceus 'Roseus' by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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