The colour and form of kangaroo paws make them one of the most rewarding Australian native plants for the home garden. Kangaroo paws are also exceptionally good cut flowers. They are exported to many parts of the globe and are grown commercially in the USA, Israel, and Japan.
Kangaroo paws belong to the genus Anigozanthos, which has eleven species. The closely related Black Kangaroo Paw is called Macropidia fulginosa.
The Kangaroo Paw is an ideal plant for a beginner or easy-going plant to add to your collection.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
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Soil: Well Drained
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Intermediate
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: High
Frost tolerance: High
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: Yellow, Red
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes