Botanical Name
Anigozanthos dwarf hybrids
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Description
Hybrid Kangaroo Paw varieties offer a spectacular range of colours and flower shapes, bred for extended flowering and garden performance. These long-flowering cultivars thrive in sunny positions and are highly attractive to birds. Many varieties bloom from spring through autumn, with some flowering nearly year-round in mild climates. Dwarf-stemmed forms are popular for smaller gardens and pots, though they require excellent drainage and can be short-lived without careful maintenance. To promote longevity, avoid overhead watering, ensure free-draining sandy or loamy soils, and remove affected foliage promptly to prevent fungal issues. Top-performing hybrid cultivars include: ‘Bush Pearl’, a compact bright pink variety known for reliability ‘Bush Gold’, with striking golden flowers and strong garden performance ‘Bush Inferno’, valued for intense red tones and extended flowering ‘Landscape Lilac’ and ‘Landscape Orange’, ideal for mass planting due to vigour and disease resistance These cultivars are ideal for contemporary native gardens, bird-attracting borders, or bold container displays in full sun.
Plant Category
Grasses
Size (H x W)
30-50cm x 60 cm
Reliability
Originally derived from species native to south-west Western Australia, hybrid Kangaroo Paws are adapted to sunny, open habitats with free-draining sandy soils, mirroring their natural heathland and woodland environments.
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