Anigozanthos rufus ‘Kings Park Federation Flame’ – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos rufus kangaroo paw 'Kings Park Federation Flame'

Anigozanthos rufus - 'Kings Park Federation Flame'
Anigozanthos rufus - Kings Park Federation Flame'

The stunning bright orange flowers on a reasonably tall branched flower stem along with grey-green foliage are the key features of this beautiful kangaroo paw. Use it as bird attracting feature plant for a sunny well drained spot in the garden or as a container plant. Cut the spent flower stems back to ground level at the end of flowering to keep the plant tidy. Feed with a good native or general purpose fertiliser in spring and water in well afterwards.

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Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name: Kings Park Federation Flame

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos rufus

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects