Lotus ‘Flame’

Common Name:
Lotus ‘Flame’

Description:
Lotus ‘Flame’, also known as Parrot’s Beak or Lotus berthelotii ‘Flame’, is a striking trailing perennial prized for its brilliant, beak-shaped red-orange flowers and fine, silvery foliage. Native to the Canary Islands, this plant has become a standout ornamental feature in Australian gardens, particularly in pots, hanging baskets, and cascading over retaining walls. In Melbourne, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and appreciates a warm, sheltered position. The fiery flowers bloom from late spring through summer, forming a stunning contrast against the soft, needle-like foliage. Lotus ‘Flame’ prefers dry conditions once established and requires minimal maintenance apart from light pruning after flowering to encourage bushiness. This plant adds vivid colour, texture, and a tropical flair to patios and dry-style gardens.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Climber (trailing or cascading only)

Mature Size:
*Height: 15–20 cm
*Width: 60–90 cm (trailing spread)

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Red
*Orange
*Fiery Scarlet

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Drought Tolerant
*Fast Growing
*Heat Tolerant

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Sedum
*Portulaca
*Gazania
*Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’
*Scaevola
*Pelargonium

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.