{"product_id":"red-flash-parrot-s-beak-lotus-berthelotii-red-flash","title":"Red Flash Parrot's Beak - Lotus berthelotii 'Red Flash'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Flash Parrot's Beak (\u003cem\u003eLotus berthelotii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Flash') is a trailing little groundcover from the Canary Islands, only 20cm to 25cm tall and spreading to about 35cm, with soft grey-green foliage like fine conifer needles. In spring and summer it covers itself in rich red, beak-shaped flowers. It is a first-rate plant for hanging baskets, pots and rockeries, and it is happiest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers like little beaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich red, claw-shaped blooms open in spring and summer. The species form is burnt orange, and Red Flash is a deeper red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, silvery foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine ferny grey-green leaves look good before and after the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrails beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems drape over wall tops, pot rims and basket edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and manageable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 25cm tall it suits windowboxes, pots and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond watering well in extended dry spells, it needs very little attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the stems trail over the edge, where the red flowers show against the grey foliage. Use a good potting mix and a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart to spread across rocks or the front of a border as a low groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on patios and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl or tall pot lets the stems spill over the rim and keeps the flowers at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Flash Parrot's Beak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the most flowers. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. It is frost tender, so in frost-prone areas grow it in a pot and move it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well draining soil rich in organic matter. In pots, use a quality potting mix and make sure the pot drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well during extended dry periods. Established plants do not need constant attention, so avoid keeping the soil soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to keep the stems compact and the plant full. Remove any dead or damaged stems as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Flash Parrot's Beak as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is the budget choice for a large groundcover area, while the 140mm pots in packs of 10 give a more developed plant for baskets and pots. Plant out soon after arrival and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcovers for sunny gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eBest trailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it an Australian native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Parrot's Beak comes from the Canary Islands. It is a sun loving trailing plant that suits Australian gardens that do not get hard frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a hanging basket all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the basket gets plenty of sun and drains well. Water it well in extended dry periods, and in frosty areas bring the basket under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. In cold gardens, grow it in a pot that can be moved to a sheltered spot, or treat it as a seasonal colour plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790855536959,"sku":"LOT-BER-REDFLA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790855602495,"sku":"LOT-BER-REDFLA-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-flash-parrot-s-beak-lotus-berthelotii-red-flash.jpg?v=1792209514","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-flash-parrot-s-beak-lotus-berthelotii-red-flash","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}