I am one of the most prolific flowering of all kangaroo paws. What is more I flower year round!
My smaller habit and bright red flowers are great in pots and planters making me useful for landscaping paved areas. I make a dramatic statement either as a feature plant in the garden and for larger landscaping.
My blooms attract nectar feeding birds such as spinebills and honeyeaters.
I am a long lived cut flower to be enjoyed indoors.
Remove spent flower stems at ground level as well as any blackened leaves.
Feed me with a good native or general purpose fertiliser in the warm months, being sure to water in well.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a unique Australian native, just as happy in large pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden
I produce masses of small red velvety flowers all year around. I am a great cut flower
My long lived blooms attract honey eaters and other small nectar feeding birds
Features
I thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 0.6m Width: 0.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established but perform at my best in consistently moist soils
I do well in most soils but thrive in sandy soils. Hardy I tolerate extremes of temperature
Plant features
Cut flowers
Heat tolerant
Red flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Fertilise me regularly and cut back spent flowers to keep me looking at my best
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
I appreciate a good hard cutback at the start of spring which will improve my structure
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
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