PARROT BEAK
Clianthus puniceus
This unusual species from New Zealand is related to the Sturt Desert Pea. An evergreen shrub or scrambling climber with attractive deep pink/red, clustered pea flowers in spring. A moderately frost hardy evergreen plant best grown in full sun to semi shade in average garden soil. Prune back regularly. 12 seeds
Sowing Instructions
To shorten germination period use sandpaper/nail file to slightly damage these hard-shelled seeds, leave in water overnight to swell. Sow into pots, keep moist and warm (15-20˚C). Seedlings are frost tender and dislike overwatering. Transplant when you have 6-8 true leaves (protect seedlings from slugs).
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Tropics/SubTropics
Sowing Method
Transplant
Height
2m
Spacing/Spread
1.5m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |