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.
Dimensions
Height to 1.5m; width to 1.5m