A medium sized kangaroo paw, Bush Crystal produces a spectacular display of crimson pink flowers with branched stems though spring and summer. Arched deep green foliage creates an great colour contrast to the brightly coloured flowers. A great cut flower, also bird attracting. Best in a sunny spot. Cut old flowering stems back to their base to tidy up the plant. Older plants will benefit by the annual removal of any damaged leaves, it is very simple to just pull them away from the plant.
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Plant Information
Plant Type - Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like
Common Name - Kangaroo Paw
Scientific Name - Anigozanthos hybrid
Family - Haemodoraceae
Cultivar Name - Bush Crystal
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 0.8
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.6
Flower Colour - Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit -
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -
