Botanical Name: Common Names:
Anigozanthos hybrida Big Red Kangaroo Paw,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Green, strappy leaved tufting perennial with rich, red flowering stems approx 2m tall appearing in Spring and through Summer. This Kangaroo Paw is breed to be resistant to Ink Spot and has planted successfully in Brisbane in the humidity. Best planted en-mass for impact.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position. Water frequently during flowering period to prolong flowering season. Foliage can be cut back in Spring if damaged by frost. Apply snail bait if necessary.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Haemodoraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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