Macropidia fuliginosa ‘Bush Eclipse’ Black Kangaroo Paw
A clumping grass-like perennial with broad bluish-green foliage and stunning black and green flowers in spring. A touchy plant with root rot, best grown in a rockery, raised bed or large pot.
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- Macropidia fuliginosa ‘Bush Eclipse’
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- Macropidia fuliginosa ‘Bush Eclipse’
| Family: | Haemodoraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Macropidia fuliginosa |
| Cultivar: | Bush Eclipse |
| Common Name: | Black Kangaroo Paw |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
| Height: | 0.8 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 0.7 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Green, Black |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.