Also known as Parrot's Beak · 2 gardener saves

Clianthus: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Clianthus, the genus most gardeners know as parrot's beak. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

2 varietiesZones 9–10Mostly full sun

The 2 most-saved Clianthus varieties

Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Clianthus questions

How many types of Clianthus are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Clianthus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Clianthus grow in?

Across its varieties, Clianthus covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Clianthus bloom?

Most Clianthus varieties bloom in spring, mid-spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Clianthus should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

Keep exploring

Design with Clianthus in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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