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Granite Claw Flower

Calothamnus Graniticus

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Overview

The Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus graniticus) is a striking Australian native, prized for its unique, claw-like red flowers. This evergreen shrub thrives on well-drained, granitic soils, reaching up to 10 feet in height and 6 feet across. It requires full sun exposure and minimal water once established, making it ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes. The plant blooms from winter to spring, attracting bees and nectar-feeding birds for a dynamic garden ecosystem.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — red flowers in the garden
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — It requires full sun exposure and minimal water once establishedGranite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — This evergreen shrub thrives on well-drainedGranite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — The Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus graniticus) is a striking Australian nativeGranite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — attracting bees and nectar-feeding birds for a dynamic garden ecosystemGranite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — The plant blooms from winter to springGranite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — making it ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae

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Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — red flowers in the garden
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — It requires full sun exposure and minimal water once established
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — This evergreen shrub thrives on well-drained
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — The Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus graniticus) is a striking Australian native
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — attracting bees and nectar-feeding birds for a dynamic garden ecosystem
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — The plant blooms from winter to spring
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — making it ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes
Granite Claw Flower (Calothamnus Graniticus) — reaching up to 10 feet in height and 6 feet across
Calothamnus Graniticus
Calothamnus Graniticus
Calothamnus Graniticus
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