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Anigozanthos Bush Diamond Kangaroo Paw

Botanical Name: Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'

Common Name: Kangaroo Paw

Average Height (cm): 80

Average Width (cm): 50

Description:

A compact Kangaroo Paw with pastel green, pale pink & white flowers on tall stems. The flower colour tends to be more vibrant in cooler climates. The flower stems are branched which creates quite a dense and dramatic flower display.

Garden Design Uses:

A popular cut flower given the pretty colour and good lifespan in a vase. Also quite a neat and compact kangaroo paw making it versatile for garden displays. A pretty feature plant for a pot too – buy 2 or three for instant impact in a rounded pot.

Care:

Prefers sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Prune flower stems to maintain the plant’s appearance. If you’re growing in a pot then I recommend adding a good amount of sand to the potting mix. I also use sand and a bit of small gravel as a mulch at the top of Kangaroo Paw pots as it helps to prevent the rotting that can happen if moist mulch is held close to the leaves and stems.

As this beautiful Kangaroo Paw flowers prolifically, make sure you give it plenty of native plant food on a regular basis. Neutrog Bush Tucker is an excellent choice.

Growing Details

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