Anigozanthos Big Red - Kangaroo Paw
- Mature size: 1m tall (2m tall when in flower) x 1-1.5m wide.
- Recommended spacing: 1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot/container plant, native garden, wildflower/cottage garden, rockeries, garden filler, mass plantings, feature shrub, borders/edges, coastal gardens, erosion control/bank stability.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage and flowers, architectural form, attracts birds, bees and butterflies, seasonal colour interest.
Tolerant
Pruning, hard cut-backs, coastal conditions, drought and light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range well-drained soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Tall clumping perennial with strappy green foliage and upright flowering stems. It produces large vivid red kangaroo paw flowers from spring into summer, with some extra flowering continuing into autumn.
What is Big Red Kangaroo Paw?
Anigozanthos ‘Big Red’ is a bold Australian native cultivar valued for its tall red flower stems, strappy foliage and strong architectural form. It works well as a feature plant, container plant, cut flower, mass planting or colourful addition to sunny native gardens and coastal-style landscapes.
How to care for Big Red Kangaroo Paw
Plant in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil and good airflow. Water during establishment and dry periods, then reduce watering once settled in. Remove old flower stems and dead foliage after flowering, and feed with a suitable native fertiliser during the growing season.
