Gardening with Gary
Gardening Advice from an Expert
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii)
Q. I planted some Lotus Berthelotii. I'd never heard of it and can't find it
in my books. It's not flowering. When does it flower and for how long?
A. Lotus Berthelotii [Parrot's Beak] is hardy only in zones 10-11. Native to
the Canary Islands, it is a semi-evergreen, trailing shrub good for hanging baskets,
or spilling over rock garden walls. The foliage is silvery fine needle-like and
sports clusters of orange to scarlet flowers throughout the summer. I have grown
it in hangers, and it puts on a remarkable display!
It only grows to 8" tall, and I recommend that you pinch the tips to promote
denser growth. You can also take healthy stem cuttings to produce more plants and
present a fuller growth. It will die out in the fall when frosted.
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