Kakabeak White Heron (Clianthus puniceus 'White Heron')
A striking evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in glossy, pinnate leaves. In late spring to summer it produces abundant pendulous, pea-like flowers shaped like cranes or beaks — pure white in this cultivar — that dazzle against the dark foliage. Grows 1.5–2.5 m tall and wide; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Moderately frost-tender; shelter from harsh winter winds. Excellent as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or trained against a sunny fence. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering; occasional pruning after flowering keeps shape and vigor. Attracts birds and pollinators, adding sculptural floral interest to the garden.
Kakabeak White Heron (Clianthus puniceus 'White Heron')
A striking evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in glossy, pinnate leaves. In late spring to summer it produces abundant pendulous, pea-like flowers shaped like cranes or beaks — pure white in this cultivar — that dazzle against the dark foliage. Grows 1.5–2.5 m tall and wide; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Moderately frost-tender; shelter from harsh winter winds. Excellent as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or trained against a sunny fence. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering; occasional pruning after flowering keeps shape and vigor. Attracts birds and pollinators, adding sculptural floral interest to the garden.
