I am a smaller Kangaroo Paw with an abundance of bold red flowers and a naturally tidy habit.
I appreciate good drainage and will perform at my best with an annual application of quality slow release fertiliser applied in spring. I tolerate dry conditions but will perform at my best with consistent moisture.
Remove my spent blooms at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.
I was bred for toughness and general landscape conditions. My drought and frost tolerance is very high relative to many other Kangaroo Paws. I am highly resistant to black spot which also affects many other Kangaroo Paws.
I create stunning impact mass planted with 4 to 6 plants per square metre.
As a cut flower I am long lived in a vase when being enjoyed indoors.
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 dark red flowers from green foliage in spring and summer. 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: 0.7m Width: 0.4m(Size at point of sale approx. 80cm 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-Feb, Sep-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 0.2m apart.
If my flower buds droop this is an indication that I need some more water
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
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