Clianthus maximus

Kākā Beak

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Clianthus maximus is a small shrub that flowers with clusters of large red flowers that mimic a kākā beak, during winter and spring. These showy flowers attract nectar-eating birds. Clianthus maximus can tolerate full sun and part-shade, and will grow in most free-draining soils.Clianthus maximus is native to the North Island of New Zealand.

Other common name(s): Ngutu kākā

Synonyms: Clianthus puniceus var. maximus

Uses: Attracts birds, Small garden

GROWTH HABIT

Winter Foliage: Evergreen


Height: 2.0m

Width: 1.5m
Estimated 10 year height and width

GROWING CONDITIONS

Position: Full sun, Partial shade

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