Blooming mystery

[Brengirl]

I bought this at the market last week. I removed the tag to google care etc and have lost the label. I just cannot find an image on the pc so can anyone identify it for me.

[Glutton4...]

Only if ya say 'please!'

[Capsid]

That's beautiful and very unusual. It's called lobster claw or parrot's bill for obvious reasons. Latin name is Clianthus puniceus.

[Brengirl]

That's beautiful and very unusual. It's called lobster claw or parrot's bill for obvious reasons. Latin name is Clianthus puniceus.

[Brengirl]

Only if ya say 'please!'

[Glutton4...]

Tee Hee! Sorry Bren, I had no idea meself - nice weed though!

[Brengirl]

Just for you Glutton4

[Glutton4...]

Nutter!

[shushkin!]

Hi Brengirl

I can tell you what it is as I have grown this in the past from seed. Sadly it is
not really hardy as I learnt to my cost and it past away over one winter. I must
sow one again. oops! Sorry I forgot to say it is called erythrina crista-galli.

I must sow some more.

Shush

[Brengirl]

Many thanks Shushkin I will look it up

[shushkin!]

I'm sorry Brengirl. My mistake. It is the lobster claw plant. I took a much closer
look. The eyesights going in my old age. Still, you've reminded me about
the lovely erythrina and giving that another try.

Cheers
Shush

[Brengirl]

I'm sorry Brengirl. My mistake. It is the lobster claw plant. I took a much closer
look. The eyesights going in my old age. Still, you've reminded me about
the lovely erythrina and giving that another try.

Cheers
Shush

Don't be sorry shushkin It was good of you to take an interest and I will certainly give the erythrina a look up.

[dincur]

Hey Bren, you now know what it is. Fine specimen too. I find they grow best against south s/west fence or wall. Best grown as a fan. It's legumious too so no need to feed it. Keep an eye out for the white one-var. alba, it's really elegant. You may need to fleece it in a bad winter if your anywhere above the line of Bristol. Seeds grow so easy - keep an eye on the pods after flowering. Dincur

[Brengirl]

Hey Bren, you now know what it is. Fine specimen too. I find they grow best against south s/west fence or wall. Best grown as a fan. It's legumious too so no need to feed it. Keep an eye out for the white one-var. alba, it's really elegant. You may need to fleece it in a bad winter if your anywhere above the line of Bristol. Seeds grow so easy - keep an eye on the pods after flowering. Dincur

I am getting quite excited about the prospect of it growing and exhibiting over my 'bespoke potting shed/g'house. I have planted it south facing against a protected wall. Just keeping my fingers crossed.