Anigozanthos flavidus
tall kangaroo paw
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 2.5min height, with strap-shaped leaves and erect, branched stems bearing sprays of tubular, yellowish-green to brownish-red flowers 5cm or more long
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Anigozanthos are tufted evergreen rhizomatous perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and erect stems bearing simple or branched racemes of tubular, hairy, hooded flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in 3 parts peat substitute or leaf mould and 1 part each loam and sharp sand. Excellent as a cut flower
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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