Anigozanthos manglesii
red-and-green kangaroo paw
An evergreen perennial forming a tuft of narrow leaves, with erect, red-hairy stems to 1.2m bearing racemes of 2-lipped, tubular greenish-yellow to dark green flowers 8cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- Western Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained humus-rich sandy soil in frost-free situation. Mulch with straw or chip bark in autumn to protect plant crown over winter. 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
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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