Sturt’s Desert Pea. An unusual houseplant with lobster claw-like brilliant crimson and black flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Protect from frost.
Clianthus formosus
An unusual houseplant with lobster claw-like brilliant crimson and black flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Clianthus |
|---|---|
| Species | formosus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sturt's Desert Pea |
| Flower Colour | black, crimson |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Seed |
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