Kanga Red Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos 'Kanga Red'

Pronunciation: an-ih-go-ZAN-thos
SKU #09405
9-11

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This tough, durable, drought resistant perennial provides bold color with clusters of unique, velvety, tubular, rich red flowers on slender, fuzzy stalks emerging from clumps of upright, sword-like, green leaves. An excellent, long-lasting cut flower. Great for adding color and texture to borders and containers. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 12 to 14 in. tall; blooms reach 20 to 24 in. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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Bloom TimeSpring through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsConebush (Leucodendron); Aeonium (Aeonium); Phormium (Phormium); Senecio (Senecio); Ice Plant (Delosperma)
Care InstructionsRequires lean, very well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; avoid soggy soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; blooms best with consistent summer water, but tolerates some drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent bloom stems at base. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsConebush (Leucodendron); Aeonium (Aeonium); Phormium (Phormium); Senecio (Senecio); Ice Plant (Delosperma)
Care
Care InstructionsRequires lean, very well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; avoid soggy soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; blooms best with consistent summer water, but tolerates some drought. Feed sparingly. Remove spent bloom stems at base. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.