Clianthus > Clianthus puniceus > Clianthus puniceus
Clianthus puniceus
Glory Pea, Lobster Claw
Origin: Native to New Zealand's North Island.
| Family |
| Fabaceae |
| Genus |
| Clianthus |
| Species |
| puniceus |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-10a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 to 1 |
| Height |
| 2-4 m |
| Spread |
| 2-4 m |
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| Landscape |
| Works well as a border or wall-side plant for climbing. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in sandy, well-drained soils with full sun. |
| Shape |
| A shrub form with a climbing habit. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed or semi-hard wood cuttings. |
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