Coral Gem, Parrot’s Beak. A prostrate or trailing evergreen subshrub with narrow silver-grey leaves and orange-red to scarlet flowers, resembling lobster claws. Max Height 20cm. Flowers March to June. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lotus berthelotii
A prostrate or trailing evergreen subshrub with narrow silver-grey leaves and orange-red to scarlet flowers, resembling lobster claws.
Additional information
| Generic | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Species | berthelotii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Coral Gem, Parrot's Beak |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
| Flowers From | March, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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