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Clianthus puniceus 'White Heron'

lobster claw 'Albus'

An evergreen shrub to 3m in height, with scandent stems, dark green pinnate leaves and nodding clusters of ivory-white, claw-like flowers 7cm in length

Synonyms
Clianthus puniceus 'White Heron'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Clianthus are evergreen, scrambling shrubs with pinnate leaves and spectacular claw-like flowers in spring and summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal for a warm, sheltered position in mild areas or grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. It thrives in well-drained soil or compost

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 11 (or pruning group 13 if wall-grown) immediately after flowering; cut back flowered shoots by no more than one third their length

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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