John Rickard
Family
Haemodoraceae
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS flavidus( BUSH SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
General Description
The hybrid perennials in the Bush Series are profusely flowering evergreens from Australian parents, Anigozanthos humilis and A. flavidus. In late spring and summer, tall, stems, branched near the top, arise with curiously interesting flowers. Tube-shaped and slghtly fuzzy, their colors range across the warm hues. Flowering can continue from spring into fall, or year round in ideal conditions.
Kangaroo paws should be planted in a moist but well-drained soil that is kept drier in summer and fall. Often a sandy soil that has a good organic base is ideal. Avoid fertilizers, especially ones high in phosphorus. This species may grow in soils that are wet in winter, even very shallow water. Full sun exposures are perfect, but a partially shaded locale is suitable. They make fantastic cut flowers for arrangements and are excellent dried. Use the kangaroo paw in a mixed border or as an accent plant that will bring a riot of flower interest when many other plants are quiet.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
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Width
18"-30" / 45.7cm - 76.2cm
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Native To
Hybrid Origin, Australia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Olive, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
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Self-Sowing
No
