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Clianthus maximus
Distinctive NZ native shrub with long spreading branches, covered with small soft light green leaves. Clusters of silky deep red flowers along the branches in winter and spring. These are full of nectar for the native birds. Best to prune lightly after flowering. Will grow in most well drained soils, it will tolerate dry conditions once established.
Genus
Clianthus
Species
maximus
Cultivar
Common name
Kaka beak
Family name
Leguminosae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites
Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants