Botanical Name: Calothamnus graniticus Add
Common Name: Granite Claw Flower  
Plant photo of: Calothamnus graniticus
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

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Photographer: GardenSoft
  • Description

  • Notes

Granite Claw Flower is an attractive shrub well suited to a sunny locations with a Mediterranean climate. It can become woody over time. It can take hot conditions and is very water thrifty.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.