Anigozanthos Pink Pearl
kangaroo paw 'Bush Pearl'
An evergreen clump-forming perennial with mid to bright green fans of sword-like leaves. Upright, branching stems bear terminal fans of pale pink flowers from late spring to midsummer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In mild locations grow in a sheltered position in well-drained sandy loam in full sun and protect with a dry mulch over the winter months. Under glass grow in a free-draining compost, one part each of loam and sharp sand. Water freely in spring and summer, keep almost dry in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Tidy the plant after flowering by deadheading
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite but generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot
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