Botanical Name: Common Names:
Anigozanthos hybrida Bush Illusion Bush Gems Kangaroo Paw,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Evergreen, compact Kangaroo Paw with unique bird-attracting tubular flowers. Foliage is strappy and grass-like, flowers are small and pink/orange in colour. These are short lived plants, ever-blooming type and best in containers rather than in the landscape. Bird attracting and great for cut flower production.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Ink Spot, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
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: Orange, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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