Clianthus maximus

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Red Kakabeak, Clianthus puniceus maximus, Kaka Beak Plant, Kaka Beak Tree, Kaka Beak For Sale

Clianthus maximus, commonly known as Kakabeak, is a NZ native shrub that produces masses of beak like flowers during winter and spring. The showy, red flowers literally transform the plant and are complemented with mid-green foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Clianthus maximus is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown to mask a bland wall, planted around outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an impressive display.

Clianthus maximus is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Kakabeak, Clianthus puniceus maximus, Kaka Beak Plant, Kaka Beak Tree, Kaka Beak For Sale

Clianthus maximus Details

Clianthus maximus, commonly known as Kakabeak, is a NZ native shrub that produces masses of beak like flowers during winter and spring. The showy, red flowers literally transform the plant during this time and result in small fruits that are great for attracting birds. The mid-green foliage is soft in appearance and provides a lovely backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost and dry periods. Clianthus maximus is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown to mask a bland wall, planted around outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an impressive display. It is a low maintenance and forgiving plant that is easy to grow.