Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'PBR (Bush Gems Series)

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Synonyms

Anigozanthos Pink Pearl

Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial
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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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