I produce stunning and prolific iridescent teal and purple flowers which contrast against my light blue green foliage.
I am the result of many years of a careful breeding regime called 'recurrent selection'. This means that not only am I stunningly beautiful I have a long flowering season, resistance to extremes of temperature, poor soils and dry conditions. I have excellent disease resistance and am rarely afflicted by ink-spot and rust which commonly affect many Kangaroo Paw varieties. My prolific blooms are a magnet for nectar feeding birds such as spine bills and honey eaters.
Adaptable, I am just as happy grown in pots and containers as I am planted in the garden where I make a real statement - particularly when mass planted.
As a cut flower I am long lived in a vase when being enjoyed indoors.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Year round my spectacular iridescent teal and purple flowers stand above my compact light blue green foliage
I am great in pots and containers, a great way to bring vibrant colour to a patio or well lit indoor area
My long lived blooms attract honey eaters, spinebills and other small nectar feeding birds
Features
I thrive in full sun, tolerate light shade and can be brought indoors in a bright location for a week or so
Height: 0.5m Width: 0.4m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established. Water only when the top of the potting mix is dry
I perform well in most quality free draining potting mixes
Plant features
Cut flowers
Heat tolerant
Teal/purple flowers
Blue/green foliage
Flowers Jan-May, Jul-Dec
Plant me:
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
Fertilise me regularly and cut back spent flowers and stems at the base to keep me looking at my best
Plant at least 0.2m apart.
Choose a full sun position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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