Anigozanthos ‘Yellow Gem’ – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos flavidus x pulcherrimus 'Yellow Gem'

Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'
Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'
Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'

This plant has a large habit, and the flowers are also quite tall. A tough plant, which gives good garden performance. It has vibrant bicoloured red and yellow flower on highly branched stems. Flowering season limited to spring to summer. Feed well, and ensure it gets enough water when it is budding up, otherwise the flowers can abort. Each stem flowers once, so after the blooms are finished, cut that fan back to the base to tidy the plant.

Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name: Yellow Gem

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Column-shaped

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

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

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 2

Flower Color : Yellow, 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