White Glory Pea, White Parrots Beak Clianthus puniceus Alba

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Botanical Name:

Clianthus puniceus Alba

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Clianthus

Species:

puniceus

Variety:

Alba

Common Name:

White Glory Pea, White Parrots Beak

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  • Clianthus puniceus Alba

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 2 days.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: surface sow and keep warm and moist.
Other: The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks.
Short description:
Clianthus puniceus , commonly known as Kakabeak ( Kōwhai Ngutu-kākā in Māori ), is a woody legume shrub native to New Zealand 's North Island . It is one of two species of Clianthus (Kakabeak) and both have striking clusters of red flowers which resemble the beak of the Kākā , a New Zealand parrot. The plant is also known as Parrot's Beak , Parrot's Bill and Lobster Claw . There is also a variety with white to creamy coloured flowers.
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Usda description:
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