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Clianthus puniceus (Lobster claw)
1 hour care
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4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clianthus puniceus
Other names
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill, Red kowhai, Kaka beak, Glory pea, New Zealand parrot's bill, Parrot's beak
Genus
Clianthus Clianthus
Species
C. puniceus - C. puniceus is an evergreen, scrambling shrub, only suitable for sheltered mild areas. Its flowers are deep red and very distinctive, reminiscent of a parrot's beak.
Clianthus puniceus is: Evergreen
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clianthus puniceus (Lobster claw) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Clianthus are suitable for mild, sheltered climates only, otherwise they may be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Plant in free-draining soil in a sheltered position supported by a trellis or trained to a warm wall.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Clianthus puniceus
Other names
Lobster claw, Parrot's bill, Red kowhai, Kaka beak, Glory pea, New Zealand parrot's bill, Parrot's beak
Genus
Clianthus Clianthus
Species
C. puniceus - C. puniceus is an evergreen, scrambling shrub, only suitable for sheltered mild areas. Its flowers are deep red and very distinctive, reminiscent of a parrot's beak.
Foliage
Evergreen
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clianthus puniceus (Lobster claw) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Clianthus are suitable for mild, sheltered climates only, otherwise they may be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Plant in free-draining soil in a sheltered position supported by a trellis or trained to a warm wall.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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