Kangaroo Paw is the common name for the Anigozanthus, which is native to Western Australia, It has unique flowers that come in many colours, the flowers emerge from sword-shaped leaves. The plant grows to around 50cm high, and the flower stalks grow up to 1 metre high. Plant your Kangaroo Paws in well drained soil in the full sun. It is suitable for cool-temperate to warm climates. There are many colours available, and some of the modern hybrids are spectacular, one having black and green flowers. Many varieties are Ink spot resistant - ink spot is a disease that turns parts of the leaves black. I photographed this plant in a harbourside reserve.
The kangaroo paw is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a wonderful demonstration of the beauty of nature. I took particular interest and fascination in the kangaroo paw thanks to its brilliant colours and exciting name.
Their vibrant, almost iridescent flower colours are combined with a beautifully furry texture created by the hairs that cover the stems and flowers—and provide the latter’s colour. Another oddity is the way the colour varies according to temperature, with cooler days producing more intense shades.
The amount of light intensity can also affect the flowers…. plants grown with some shading can have different colour intensity to ones grown in full sunshine. Thus the same species in bloom can look completely different in different environments.
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Fav. comment Award !! Thanks for the nice Pics !
Thank you @ctrl-alt-now!
@ctrl-alt-nwo,
Definitely it might be an unique plant! That's why I heard that name first time and "Kangaroo Paw" meaning it's from Australia as well! Nice photography and description for the people who wish to plant this flower! Thank you!
Cheers~
Nice flower and name too . Really it's a brilliant post, knowing lots of plants and flower.
This new and exciting plant collection provides a real taste of the unusual – but anyone can grow them – you do not even need a garden!‘Kangaroo Paws’ or ‘Anigozanthos’, (to give them their botanic name) are natives of Southern Australia, but grow superbly here in the UK, delivering immense, bright colour to your summer patio displays. The name arises because the flower shape has the look of the foot and claws of a Kangaroo foot!Our collection includes the very latest and best varieties following extensive plant breeding work – they have been bred to give more flower stems, brighter colours and to perform brilliantly in your patio pots and planters. Your collection contains one each of Inferno (red), Pearl (pink) and Tenacity (orange yellow) supplied for instant impact and in flower! Supplied well established in 10.5cm pots.Plant them in a sun drenched spot and they will reward you with more blooms than ever – in fact the brighter the sun, the more intense the flower colour becomes! They repeat flower all summer and then flush with blooms the rest of the year if kept frost free. If grown indoors as a houseplant they will flower on and off all year long! They will happily thrive in the UK climate and flower all summer, and although hardy to approx. -3C, they will benefit from overwintering in a frost free place to guarantee they are overwintered
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Thank you very much, sir.
This Australian native won't add any edible value to your garden, but it will bring a host of colorful blossoms! Named for the unique shape of its flower, the kangaroo paw is quickly growing in popularity in gardens all around the world.
Although kangaroo paws are now commercially grown, they are originally endemic to drought-prone southwestern Australia and are characterized by their rhizomatous growth. By growing from an underground rhizome (modified root), the plants are able to conserve water and use it to keep the foliage hydrated during times of drought.
These perennial plants can adapt to a variety of climates and conditions. This not only makes them great for no-hassle landscaping projects but also perfect for planting in containers on your porch or patio! Bring some color and excitement to your gardens by learning the basics of caring for kangaroo paws.
https://dengarden.com/gardening/Kangaroo-Paw-Plant-Care
This remarkable group of Australian plants typifies what is unique about many of our native plants. They have vibrant, almost iridescent flower colours combined with an amazing, furry texture provided by the hairs that cover the flowers and stems (and incidentally provide the colour for the blooms).
Kangaroo paws also typify the frustrations of growing many of our native plants in that many varieties can be rather unreliable in cultivation. In spite of all that, kangaroo paws are now well established as garden plants, particularly the many named hybrids that have been released over the last 25 years.
There are some good reasons why some gardeners are unsuccessful with kangaroo paws and a lot of the blame lies with the lack of choice in the market place.
https://gardendrum.com/2015/06/27/how-to-choose-and-grow-kangaroo-paws/
This whimsical plant gets its common name from its woolly, tubular flowers, which open to look like a kangaroo’s curved fingers. Although they’ve become a common site in California gardens, kangaroo paws are native to southwestern Australia. There they grow wild in sunny areas that get winter rain, and can be seen growing along roadsides. They’re pollinated by birds and small nectar-feeding possums. As a bird (or possum) feeds on the nectar deep inside a flower, pollen rubs off the anthers and onto its head. As the bird flits from flower to flower, it distributes pollen onto the stigmas of other flowers while picking up more pollen.
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/plants/kangaroo-paw
Oh yeah @ctrl-alt-nwo, this iconic Aussie plant is loved for its stunning flowers which attract birds and also make great cut flowers.
In a nutshell kangaroo paws come from regions which experience cool wet winters and warm dry summers. If you can replicate this then your plants will thrive. If your climate is different to this then try the taller varieties as they are more adaptable. Alternatively grow the smaller types in pots and view them as short-lived perennials. With this in mind you can get happily grow them in cool, temperate and subtropical climates around Australia.
As mentioned above kangaroo paws aren’t sensitive to phosphorus (except the black kangaroo paw) so you can use regular fertilisers on them. Fertilise when the plants are actively growing with a slow release organic fertiliser, compost or aged manure. Potted specimens will especially benefit from regular doses of eco-aminogro to support their flower production. Use eco-seaweed as well to encourage thicker cell walls which makes it harder for fungal diseases to take hold.
Snails and slugs may attack fresh growth but the biggest problem comes from fungal diseases. These appear when the growing conditions aren’t ideal or when the plant is losing vigour at the end of its life. Crown and root rots, kangaroo paw rust and ink spot are the major culprits. Remove affected leaves and improve growing conditions (eg more sun, better drainage and air flow). Some commercial growers incorporate eco-fungicide into their spray program as well. In a home garden situation keep plants vigorous and healthy with regular applications of eco-seaweed and eco-aminogro as your first line of defence.
https://ecoorganicgarden.com.au/gardening-tips/how-to-grow-kangaroo-paws/
Kangaroo Paws are truly one of Australia’s most iconic plants; the flower features as the floral emblem of West Australia and has even appeared on a number of stamp issues.
Kangaroo Paws originate from the south west of Western Australia and of the 12 species 11 are from the Anigozanthos genus.
The 12th is particularly distinctive. It comes from the Macropidia genus and is known as the Black Kangaroo Paw because of its black and green flowers.
The vibrant flower colours and unusual paw-like flower head (that gives them their name) have made Kangaroo Paws immensely popular garden plants across Australia and around the world.
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Kangaroo Paw flowers are highly distinctive with their finger-like projections and the cover of fine velvet hairs that give the flowers their colour.
In the wild the flower colours range from red and green through various shades of reds and yellows to the black and green of the Macropidia fuliginosa.
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Kangaroo Paws do best in slightly acidic soils with good drainage and full sun exposure. They do not like wet feet but they will cope with a range of soils if there is good structure in the soil. Very high phosphorous levels may also be detrimental to some Kangaroo Paw species.
Most Kangaroo Paws will die back and become dormant over winter. You should take advantage of this characteristic to cut back most of the leaves and old flower stems to ground level (see pruning section).
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Beautiful flowers, my friend and Kangaroo Paws prefer an open sunny position with sandy soil or a sandy soil with plenty of organic matter added to create a sandy loam. The more humid the environment the more important it is to have good drainage. They should be given plenty of water when flowering but otherwise they are fairly hardy.
Before the flower has died completely cut it at the base of the stem. This may encourage another flowering. When it has completely finished flowering cut the stem and leaves down to the ground and let it regenerate the following year.
Kangaroo Paws can be propagated from seed by placing in a seed-raising mix, keeping it covered and spraying it to keep the soil moist until germination which may take up to a month. Then transfer it to a pot with an Australian Native potting mix.
You can also divide the clump if they are getting very large by lifting them with a fork and cutting using a knife or the blade of a spade. The best time to divide the clump is early summer or autumn when the weather is not too harsh. Cut all of the leaves back by a third and place in a well drained Australian Native potting mix in a sheltered position. When you see some new growth in the leaves and roots it is ready to plant in the garden. Beware that if you have a hybrid it may be sterile. Thank you @ctrl-alt-nwo
https://www.greengardener.com.au/growing-kangaroo-paws/
Kangaroo paws are very attracting plant. The plant was named after the shape of the flowers, which resemble to the paws of a Kangaroo. Really it's very interesting.
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It has various colours which attracks anybody. Really pleased to know about the beautiful Australian plants. Thanks a lot sir @ctrl-alt-nwo for always sharing some new Australian plants and flowers with us.
The colour and form of kangaroo paws make them one of the most rewarding Australian native plants for the home garden. Kangaroo paws are also very good cut flowers. They are exported to many parts of the globe and are grown commercially in the USA, Israel and Japan.
Kangaroo paws belong to the genus Anigozanthos, which has 11 species. The closely related Black Kangaroo Paw is called Macropidia fulginosa.
The size, flower-stalk height and colour of kangaroo paws flowers varies between the species. Many new forms have also arisen as the result of deliberate hybridisation. The overall colour of the flowers is influenced by fine coloured hairs which cover the flowers and, sometimes, part of the stalk. The flowers appear over spring and summer.
Source: https://www.anbg.gov.au/anigozanthos/
I love when there are still beautiful things in life (in this case nature) which will positively surprise me. I have never seen a flower like that. A very interesting plant, reminds me of a deer's antlers. I can be wrong ;)
Greetings and thanks for the inspirational post.
The inspiration is in the color of the sun. :)
A very interesting and beautiful plant. Anigosanthos, Anigozanthos Mangles, or Kangaroo paw, Kangaroo Pow (Anigozanthos manglesii) is a species of herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Anigosanthos of the Haemodoraceae family.
Perennial 30-120 cm tall and 40-60 cm wide with vertical, gray-green leaves, 10-40 cm long. Red-fleecy, rarely branchy stems bear brushes 5-14 cm long with 7 yellowish-green flowers, 6-10 cm long, with curved stems gradually becoming dark green. They are decorated with lemon-green villi from the outside at the base or red, sometimes yellow or apricot-yellow.
Since the anigosanth is beautiful and long stands cut, it is often used for bouquets. Thank you for sharing This is still an oin contribution to my collection of knowledge about plants :)
http://blog-travushka.ru/%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%80/anigozantos
So busy with the garden and house!
I lost more than fifty plants and trees because of the flood! Watching the water level rising in the fields was quite painful!
These colourful flowers cheer me up!
Sounds like you are getting the rain we need here !
Too much rain this month! I wish I could send half the rain fall to Australia. Some provinces are inundated by flood water at the moment.
We have 100 percent drought here in NSW. Send it over !
Right! I'll send the monsoon through the worm hole via the shortest route!
Prepare your umbrella!
A very unusual plant, @ctrl-alt-nwo .
Anigozanthos is an evergreen perennial.
I read that in nature the length of the stems reaches as much as two meters.
The leaves are very original and collected in the basal rosette,
there are a variety of shades of green.
You have made a vivid photo.
Thanks.
Always introduce us to amazing and rare plants, @ctrl-alt - nwo
Recently watched an interesting video.
These flowers are quite rare, and in Russia almost never occur.
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you are really very talented person.because its expressed to doing your writing perfect skills and everyday showing new plant post in your blog.i think that,we can knowing to read your daily post alots of nature beauty main part of flower matter. i am first time heard this amazing plant of anigozanthus plant matter.this yellow Kangaroo Paws flower looks very impressible. its my new experience to see your flower. your describing style really very impressible.i like your every work.because your work anytime perfect and real.everyday i am got alots of new idea of various kinds of flower.flower always main symbol of nature beauty. this Kangaroo Paws flower very attractive flower and its come in many colours, the flowers emerge from sword-shaped leaves. if when my country i see this fantastic plant obviously i am doing growing my house garden this amazing flower plant any house roof.its very unique flower. your showing kangaroo paws flower just beautifull.thanks to sharing for your awesome creativity.i am always attracted them.i want you stayed anytime live long happily in your whole life.i wish that you success being your future and your all dreams comes true.may god bless you.my best wishes anytime with you.all the best.keep it up..take care yourself and best of luck of your great work.. my good friend.. @ctrl-alt-nwo
Kangaroo paws are naturally hardy plants, but they require some basic necessities for proper growth and flowering. Ensuring they are met will keep your plants healthy throughout the season.
Full Sun:
For brilliant and long-lasting blooms, place your kangaroo paw in an area with a lot of direct sunlight. In order for your plants to grow and flower properly, they need at least six hours of direct sun each day.
Remember, they can tolerate even the hottest and most intense sunlight.
Average Sandy Soil:
In the wild, the kangaroo paw plant grows in nutrient-poor and sandy soils. For container-grown plants, find an average organic potting soil and amend it with a few cups of regular play sand. This will simulate the plant's natural setting and also provide sufficient nutrition for the entire season.
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Looks so beautiful and a nice name it has got there thanks for sharing it dear :)
Dry environments produce some beautiful specimens.
I can see why it is called a Kangaroo Paw @ctrl-alt-nwo and it is interesting flowering plant which is also good for gardens because of its unique flowers there. Maybe it also has some medicinal properties we do not know.
I love them. I planted so much of them last time I was helping friends in their garden in Cooroy near Noosa. Beautiful plant.
Nice paws, would make every garden cute.
Vav, a very beautiful flower. Thank you for telling us about the colors of Australia. Thanks to you, I first saw this flower.
Also known as Kangaroo Paws, these evergreen natives feature bushy strappy foliage, and distinctive flowers ranging from flaming red through to golden yellow hues.
Cultural
Kangaroo paws do best in a full sun position and must have well drained soil. Spent flower spikes should be trimmed.
New cultivars are now resistant to the foliage black ink disease.
Landscape use
Mass plantings in native gardens for a fantastic flowering display. Kangaroo paws make excellent container plants.
Plant alongside species like Acacia Green Mist, Agonis Burgundy and Correa Dusky Bells for a modern native garden.
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Height to 1.5m; width to 1.5m
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Kangaroo Paw is one of the unique and interesting flowers from Western Australia.
Why is it interesting and unique? Let me show you the following two things:
Kangaroo Paw Identification:
Kangaroo Paw Treatment:
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All About the Kangaroo Paw Flower
The Kangaroo Paw is a unique plant and flower that a lot of people like. The name Kangaroo paw definitely has some unique factors to it, which you can tell from its name alone. If you are looking for something different that a lot of people probably haven’t heard of, you need to check out the Kangaroo Paw and learn all about it. There are all kinds of cool little facts that you can learn about the Kangaroo Paw and also all kinds of tips and uses for it that can help you understand how best to use this flower and what it is good for.
Description of the Kangaroo Paw Flower
The Kangaroo paw is a unique flower, the name comes from the fact that it does actually look like a Kangaroo paw. There are basically a few different species that are split across a few genera of this plant. This plant is actually tied to western Australia, where you are actually going to see Kangaroos, so the name is pretty fitting. The flower itself looks great and these are perennial plants that are going to look great and they actually have a very unique shape to them. With the flower, it is actually tubular and it has really thick hairs on it. These open and actually look like a claw, and that is where the name came from. They are beautiful flowers that are great pink colors and will really stand out if you have the pleasure of seeing the Kangaroo paw in person.
Uses for the Kangaroo Paw Flower
There are a few different uses for kangaroo paws, for most people they want to grow this flower. If that is the case, make sure that you have all the details that you need to grow this flower large and really have some great kangaroo paws in your garden. Otherwise, there are people that like to use these for bouquets and really have some floral arrangements that look great. This way, you can be sure that you are using the Kangaroo paw however you want to and that everything looks just the way that you want it to between bouquets and growing them on your own.
Why do people plant the Kangaroo Paw Flower ?
There are a lot of people that love the look that the Kangaroo paw has and for that reason, they are always looking at ways that this flower can be grown. This is not the easiest flower to grow and for the most part, it has been grown in good conditions so that it is able to grow. The first thing that you need to be sure of is that you are growing your kangaroo paws in full sun and that they have good drainage. You should also make sure that you are fertilizing them so that you can maximize their growth. Make sure that they are getting enough water when they are first starting to bloom, that will ensure that the bloom lasts the longest that it can and that it looks incredible.
https://www.canadianflowerdelivery.com/kangaroo-paw.aspx
I think these plants are very suitable for creating bouquets. The second, the popular name of Anigosanthus - "kangaroo paw", precisely describes the shape of the tender inflorescence. In cut form, flowering shoots can stand in the vase for about three weeks, and dried "kangaroo feet" persist for a long time, so floral souvenirs and Ikebans with Anigosanthus are very popular among tourists in Australia.
There are more than 12 species of this plant. Of these, only some are cultivated in indoor floriculture. These are the so-called "dwarf" Anigosanthos, reaching a height of not more than 60 cm. The plant does not like frequent transplants, therefore they are made only with the growth of the root system. And the Anigosanthos grow very slowly. Excessive soil fertilization is undesirable for them: they are fertilized only during the active vegetation period once a month, in the winter it is better to abstain from adding supplementary food. Thank you for the information.
https://leplants.ru/anigozanthos/
This Australian native won't add any edible value to your garden, but it will bring a host of colorful blossoms! Named for the unique shape of its flower, the kangaroo paw is quickly growing in popularity in gardens all around the world.
Although kangaroo paws are now commercially grown, they are originally endemic to drought-prone southwestern Australia and are characterized by their rhizomatous growth. By growing from an underground rhizome (modified root), the plants are able to conserve water and use it to keep the foliage hydrated during times of drought.
These perennial plants can adapt to a variety of climates and conditions. This not only makes them great for no-hassle landscaping projects but also perfect for planting in containers on your porch or patio! Bring some color and excitement to your gardens by learning the basics of caring for kangaroo paws.
Traits such as foliage height and flower color vary among different species, but these plants tend to look very similar. The foliage grows in clumps with a dense number of long and slender leaves. The flowers are known to be brightly colored and fuzzy with small hairs. The tubular shape of the flowers attracts hummingbirds, honeyeaters, and many other birds who eat from flowers.
Origin: Southwestern Australia Genus: Anigozanthos Family: Haemodoraceae Common Names: kangaroo or cat's pawKangaroo paws are naturally hardy plants, but they require some basic necessities for proper growth and flowering. Ensuring they are met will keep your plants healthy throughout the season.
Full Sun: For brilliant and long-lasting blooms, place your kangaroo paw in an area with a lot of direct sunlight. In order for your plants to grow and flower properly, they need at least six hours of direct sun each day. Remember, they can tolerate even the hottest and most intense sunlight. Average Sandy Soil: In the wild, the kangaroo paw plant grows in nutrient-poor and sandy soils. For container-grown plants, find an average organic potting soil and amend it with a few cups of regular play sand. This will simulate the plant's natural setting and also provide sufficient nutrition for the entire season. Container-Friendly Varieties: The common name "kangaroo paw" actually refers to a number of species that all exhibit similar features. Naturally, some of these species are larger than others and therefore are not suitable for containers. Luckily, there are many species and hybrids that are well suited for growth in flower pots. Search for dwarf kangaroo paw seeds online, or ask your local nursery if the kangaroo paws they have available are container-friendly! Agricultural Zones 10 & 11: Kangaroo paws will grow outdoors as perennials in US Agricultural Zones 10 & 11. If you're in a zone lower than this, you will need to bring the plants indoors before the first frost of autumn. If you live in a zone lower than 10 and don't want to bring your plants indoors, save your seeds throughout the season! They can be replanted in the spring for continued cultivation.https://dengarden.com/gardening/Kangaroo-Paw-Plant-Care
Kangaroo Paw is really an amazing plant and again i learn about a new plant. It's garden looks so beautiful. It's various colours also impressed me.
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I have learned a lot of Australian beautiful flowers and plants from your daily article. Keep up your great job. I eagerly waiting for your next post.
Oh!That is a Wonderful Garden & really looks for Kangaroo Paws flowers. so great information.
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Cute flowers with an even cuter name. I guess it grows only at Aussies :-)
No, i'm sure it will grow a in lot of other Countries.
When I have my own garden I should try it :-) baby kangaroos
Thanks for the information of flowers garden. its very useful.
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You are a with a lot of knowledge about the garden. the great work
thanks for sharing.
@ctrl-alt-nwo
Have a nice day.
Very nice
nice photography
Anigozanthus looks like a nice plant! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It makes me want to see it physically.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
The appearance of this flower justifies the name of kangaroo flower, bulky bud with yellow color is making it very very special.
Thank you and Have a great day.
Good plant. Flowers are eye catching . There are many other colors of this flowers in comment section . Just awesome .
It's hot yellow colors flowers showing that this is good plant for cool places . Thanks for this plant blog
Kangaroo Paw Plant Features
Kangaroo paw is an unusual and special warm-weather perennial that shows off interesting brightly colored, velvety flowers. The buds of this Australian native have an interesting shape and that's where the name kangaroo paw comes from. In addition to being beautiful, kangaroo paw is an excellent, long-lasting cut flower and also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. The plant's fantastic heat tolerance makes it a top pick for containers on sunny decks and patios in the North.
Kangaroo paw has almost grassy leaves and tall stems of flowers, so it's ideal for mixing in with more traditional mounding perennials to add a splash of texture. In container gardens, kangaroo paw is an excellent "thriller" plant and takes on the role of being a focal point wherever it's planted.
Most varieties grow from 2-4 feet tall. It's hardy in zone 10, but is often grown as an annual in colder zones.
the very beautiful garden, thanks for sharing.really nice for kangaroo paws flowers. so great photography.
Thanks, but you forgot to quote a Source for the photos.
Wow amazing & beautiful garden.
For your post propagation.
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This flower seems pretty good and also unique,I often see plants of this type but do not bloom. This might be a different plant.
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I'm glad to see that this plant can be bought in our region. Loves a lot of light, very much. Some sources write that this plant grows, even up to two meters in height.