Clianthus puniceus (Glory Pea, Lobster Claw)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Clianthus |
| Species | puniceus |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand's North Island. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-10a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Height | 2-4 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A shrub form with a climbing habit. |
| Landscape | Works well as a border or wall-side plant for climbing. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or semi-hard wood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in sandy, well-drained soils with full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The green to dark green, pinnate leaves are 10-15 cm long with 20-25 oval leaflets. |
| Flower Description | The bright red flowers hang in clusters and grow 5-7 cm long. |
Photographs
Clianthus puniceus, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Clianthus puniceus, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Clianthus puniceus, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
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