Anigozanthos ‘Bush Ballad’ – Kangaroo Paw
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- Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Bush Ballad’
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- Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Bush Ballad’
This is one of the most prolific flowering of all kangaroo paws and it does it all year round. The smaller habit and bright red flowers make a dramatic statement as a feature plant in the garden, for larger landscaping and for containers in smaller areas. Bird attracting and great as cut flowers. Remove spent flower stems at ground level as well as any blackened leaves. Feed with a good native or general purpose fertiliser in the warm months, being sure to water well afterwards.
See my article on Renew Your Kangaroo Paw for maintenance tips>>>
| Family: | Haemodoraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Anigozanthos |
| Cultivar: | Bush Ballad |
| Common Name: | Kangaroo Paw |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Column-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.