Lotus berthelotii Lotber Parrots Beak, Lotus Vine Flower, Pelican Beak, Coral Gem
Lotus berthelotii Lotber Parrots Beak, Lotus Vine Flower, Pelican Beak, Coral Gem
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lotus berthelotii Parrots Beak, Lotus Vine Flower, Pelican Beak, Coral Gem,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
An ornamental, deciduous, creeping, groundcover that originated from the Canary Islands. The attractive foliage has needle like grey blue leaves that make a great backdrop for the stunning crimson red and orange parrot beak shaped flowers that appear during spring and summer. The creeping habit makes it perfect to cascade over a retaining wall, pot or a hanging basket making a stunning display.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.
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