Clianthus ‘Crazy Cool Scarlet’

Common Name:
Clianthus ‘Crazy Cool Scarlet’ (Kaka‑beak)

Description:
Clianthus ‘Crazy Cool Scarlet’ is a striking evergreen shrub famed for its dramatic, pendulous scarlet blooms shaped like parrot beaks. Its compound, glossy green foliage forms a graceful framework for cascades of flowers that appear primarily in spring through early summer, with occasional reblooming if conditions are favourable. The blossoms are richly coloured and highly ornamental, making this cultivar a standout specimen in the garden. It thrives in a sheltered position with good drainage and tolerates moderate drought once established. Regular light pruning helps maintain form and encourages flower production.

Form:
Shrub – Medium
Shrub – Climbing / Arching (semi‑pendulous habit)

Mature Size:
Height: 1.5 – 2.5 m
Width / Spread: 1.5 – 2.0 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
May continue into early Summer

Flower Colour:
Scarlet / Deep Red

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots (in sheltered, frost‑protected sites)
Bird Attracting
Evergreen
Specimen / Feature Plant
Striking, architectural floral form

Toxicity:
No widely recorded toxicity to humans or pets

Companion Plants:
Lonicera (honeysuckle)
Grevillea (small shrubs)
Correa (low native shrubs)
Salvia (deep blues or purples to contrast with red)
Low grasses or tussocks for texture contrast

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