Botanical Name: Common Names:
Anigozanthos rufus Ruby Slippers Kangaroo Paw,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Dense, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A small neat Kangaroo Paw with grey-green strap foliage and massed rich red flowers clustered on red stems in late winter-spring. Suited to cool temperate to arid climates, in well drained gravelly or sandy soils, neutral to low acid pH. A bright eye-catching cottage-style selection for open sunny gardens; spectacular container plant; dramatic when planted in drifts with Anigozanthos Cross of Gold™. Excellent long-lasting cut flower.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Black Spot, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
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
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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