Anigozanthos [Masquerade] ('Kpmasq') (Bush Gems Celebrations Series)

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kangaroo paw [Masquerade]

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Synonyms

Anigozanthos 'Kpmasq'

Bedding Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial
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A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to around 50cm in height, with strap-shaped grey-blue leaves. Upright stems of teal-blue to purple 'kangaroo-paw' shaped furry flowers appear throughout the summer. An exotic addition to beds, borders and containers in a sunny position

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline

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)
H1C
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
Columnar upright
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a warm, sheltered border or a sunny patio in peat-free, well drained soil or in pots and containers on a balcony or terrace. Protect from frost

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required, but cut back flowering stems to the base to encourage repeat-flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free