Yellow Gem Kangaroo Paw
Yellow Gem Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'
Minimum $80 spend required for checkout.
Expected Height Range: |
0.6 m - 1.2 m |
Spread Range: | 0.5 m - 1 m |
Flower Season/s: | Summer and Spring |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
While this is a cultivated species that does not have a naturally occurring habitat its parent species is native to southwestern Australia, where it grows in a variety of habitats including sandy plains, coastal regions, and forest margins. | |
Leaf information: | Long, narrow, strap-like leaves that form a clump |
Preferred Soil: | Prefers well-drained soils but tolerates a range of moisture levels. Thrives best in slightly dry to moist conditions. |
The Kangaroo Paw 'Yellow Gem' is adored for its bright yellow, tubular flowers that add a unique and striking visual element to any garden. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant is low maintenance and attracts birds and pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.
Care Considerations: | Low to moderate watering, very drought-tolerant once established. While not strictly required a light feeding with a balanced, low-phosphorus fertiliser can be applied during the growing season. Remove spent flower stalks and dead leaves to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. |
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