Anigozanthos rufus – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos rufus - red kangaroo paw
Anigozanthos rufus - red kangaroo paw

The blazing red flowers on a tall, branched stem and the silvery grey foliage are the key features of this spectacular Western Australian plant. Use it as a feature perennial in rockeries or mixed garden beds or as a stunning pot plant. It is also a great cut flower. Remove the old flower stems and their associated leaves after flowering finishes.

Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos rufus

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Anigozanthos rufus – Kangaroo Paw