CLIANTHUS PUNICEUS

Tenderish evergreen shrub to 4m. Clusters of large keeled lobster pink flowers partially hidden in the foliage in spring from overwintered buds (if you are lucky). Conservatory or very sheltered site. Very subject to red spider mite.

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