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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Clianthus puniceus
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Red kaka beak (Shrub)
Attractive red flowers with dull green leaves. Rare. Free draining position. Now less common than the more vigorous Clianthus maximus.
» Click here for more detailed information on Clianthus puniceus...
» Click here for our Clianthus article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
» For a landcaping perspective on Clianthus puniceus see this article by O2 Landscapes ...
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Now know from small population in North Auckland.
My first time from a seed what a beautiful colour and a good looking plant
You can see the difference.....!!
..new plantings at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melb.
Clianthus puniceus foliage with the smaller and more grayish appearance to the leaves
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