Anigozanthos ‘Big Red’ – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos 'Big Red'
Anigozanthos 'Big Red'
Anigozanthos 'Big Red'

A tall paw with large individual flowers which can reach 2 metres high. This paw is a strong grower that persists from year to year. Good cut flower and attracts birds that feed from the nectar rich flowers. Strappy dark green leaves.
Best in a sunny spot, feed with a good native fertiliser. Adaptable to different soils. Once established, it can be cut back hard to the ground to rejuvenate, as it will regrow from the underground rhizomes. Feed and water after cutting back to help the new growth, and if there is any danger of frost, cover the rhizomes with hay or straw to protect them.

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Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name: Big Red

Plant Type : Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 2

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies