Clianthus puniceus 'Roseus'
lobster claw 'Roseus'
An evergreen shrub with climbing stems up to 4m high, dark green pinnate leaves up to 15cm long and made up of 13 to 25 leaflets. Hanging clusters of up to 15 deep pink, claw-like flowers, each 7cm long, appear in late spring and early summer
Synonyms
Clianthus maximus 'Flamingo'Clianthus puniceus 'Pink Flamingo'
see moreClianthus puniceus 'Flamingo'
Clianthus 'Roseus'
Clianthus maximus 'Roseus'
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun on trellis, wires or other supports, and in a sheltered position such as a south-facing or west-facing wall, or under glass; use a thick dry mulch to protect the roots over winter
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Sub-tropical
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 13; in early summer, after flowering, remove deadwood, and cut back flowered shoots by up to a third, to establish next year's flowering framework
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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