Clianthus puniceus 'Red Cardinal' (Kākābeak, Ngutukākā)

A fast growing, hardy, evergreen shrub. Has pinkish-red, parrot beak-shaped flowers in spring and through into summer and attracts nectar-eating birds. Plant in either full sun or partial shade where soils are moist but free-draining. A light trim after flowering has finished helps maintain the shape.

The variety 'Red Cardinal' is a fast growing hardy semi-evergreen native with scarlet parrot beak shaped flowers from late spring - very attractive to birds. Regular tip pruning after flowering preserves shape & vigour. H 2m x W 2m.