Kakabeak

I planted a kakabeak shrub last year. It has heaps of flower growth and soon should be a blaze of colour. It is a threatened species in NZ and unless in a garden situation, it is eaten by pigs, goats, deer and hares. Very soon, I hope to have images of the bright red flowers which are shaped like NZ's native kaka - a parrot-like bird.

[kali]

i have had a few in my garden, they seem shortlived, but very beautiful in flower.

[Dianne]

@kali66 Yes, you are correct - they are short-lived, so I will make sure I enjoy this one when it flowers!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice collage

[Yao RL]

I am looking forward to seeing the flowers.

[Wylie]

a lovely collection

[Ethel]

An interesting tryptich, and the voracious destroyers are all introduced species.

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely triptych to show it off. Looking forward to see some shots of its flowers.

[Valerie Chesney]

How very lovely, beautifullydisplayed.

[Leana Niemand]

Great shots, especially like the first one.

[Pat Knowles]

What an odd name but it sounds a plant well worth cultivating, hope we will see the results in due course!

[julia]

They are a challenge to keep growing in the home garden ... had one last several years .. look forward to seeing the flower shots ..

[Marnie]

Great triptych, look forward to seeing the flowers. Feral animals are darned nuisances and environmental hazards.

[haskar]

Lovely collection.

[Delwyn Barnett]

I love the kaka beak flowers - looking forward to seeing yours.