Botanical Name
Anigozanthos ‘Bush Tenacity’
Common Name
Bush Tenacity Kangaroo Paw
Description
Bush Tenacity is a robust orange-flowered kangaroo paw cultivar renowned for its exceptional hardiness and reliable performance. This vigorous variety produces vibrant orange fuzzy flowers on strong stems, creating striking displays that attract honeyeaters and native birds. The distinctive kangaroo paw-shaped blooms provide excellent cut flowers while the grey-green strappy foliage adds textural interest year-round. True to its name, this cultivar demonstrates remarkable tenacity in challenging conditions, thriving in poor soils and withstanding drought once established. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for mass plantings, borders, and contemporary native garden designs.
Plant Category
Grasses
Size (H x W)
Height: 80-120cm, Spread: 60-90cm
Anigozanthos species naturally occur in sandy heathlands and open woodlands of Western Australia, thriving in well-drained acidic soils with Mediterranean climate conditions and excellent drainage.
Cultural SIgnificance
Kangaroo paws are Western Australia’s floral emblem and hold significant cultural importance as iconic Australian native flowers.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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