Tall Kangaroo Paw
Tall Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos flavidus
Minimum $80 spend required for checkout.
Expected Height Range: |
2 m - 3 m |
Spread Range: | 1 m - 2 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Common uses: | Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Attractive foliage, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought tolerant, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground planting, Supports wildlife, Cut flowers, Specimen plant, Container growing, and Border planting |
Flower Season/s: | Summer and Spring |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Native to southwestern Australia, from coastal dunes to forest understories. | |
Leaf information: | Long strappy green leaves |
Preferred Soil: | Prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of a range of soil types, from sandy to loamy |
With striking, tubular flowers that stand tall on leafless stalks and flowers ranging from green and yellow to red, orange, and bicolour this plant can add a unique texture and colour to your space. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it's a hardy and versatile plant that attracts pollinators, such as birds and bees, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Care Considerations: | Although generally drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the flowering season can promote vigorous growth flowering. Fertiliser is not required however can be applied sparingly with a low-phosphorus, native plant fertiliser to avoid damaging the roots. Pruning spent flower stalks and old foliage can encourage a tidy growth habit and stimulate new flowering spikes. |
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