Anigozanthos manglesii – Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
This beautiful kangaroo paw species is deservedly the floral emblem of Western Australia, which is home to this uniquely Australian species. It has a vivid combination of bright green flowers atop bright red stems, all clothed in a velvety soft haired texture. It flowers from late winter through to summer. It prefers a sandy well drained soil, it performs well in large pots as well.
It grows as a perennial plant with flowering stems to a metre high, but can be short lived in times of high rainfall or humidity. Growing in raised beds or large pots in areas where this is likely to affect them will help extend their growing life. The plant has an underground rhizome which helps store food for times of stress such as drought. Flowering takes energy from the plant, so fertilise and water in late winter as the weather warms, which will help bud formation.
| Family: | Haemodoraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Anigozanthos manglesii |
| Common Name: | Red and Green Kangaroo Paw |
| Other Common Names: | Mangles Kangaroo Paw |
| Plant Type: | Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like |
| Height: | 0.6 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Red, Green |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant, Wildflower meadow |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Cut flower |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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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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