Clianthus puniceus 'White Heron', 4L
£27.00
notes
Native to New Zealand, this unusual evergreen shrub, commonly called the ‘White Kakabeak’, features delicate, feathery foliage on graceful, arching stems that climb as they grow. From spring through to early summer, it produces striking, pendulous white flowers shaped like parrot beaks. These blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and their exotic appearance makes them a standout addition, quite unlike anything typically seen in an English garden.
Dimensions
- 4L
- Height and Spread: 300cm (9ft 10in) x 300cm (9ft 10in) in 5-10 years
Features
notes
Native to New Zealand, this unusual evergreen shrub, commonly called the ‘White Kakabeak’, features delicate, feathery foliage on graceful, arching stems that climb as they grow. From spring through to early summer, it produces striking, pendulous white flowers shaped like parrot beaks. These blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and their exotic appearance makes them a standout addition, quite unlike anything typically seen in an English garden.
Insights
Perfect for a contemporary display or for growing in a large pot, Clianthus puniceus ‘White Heron’ is best placed against a sunny wall in a sheltered part of the garden. It will need protection from harsh frosts.
Details
- Flowers: April - May
- Half hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape – remove deadwood and cut back flowered shoots by up to a third to prepare for next year’s flowers
- Will need trellis, wires or other supports
- Use thick, dry mulch to protect roots over winter
Glossary