Anigozanthos 'Bush Revolution' (Kangaroo Paw)

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Plant description

Anigozanthos 'Bush Revolution' is a tall kangaroo paw, with vibrant orange flowers on highly branched stems. A tough plant, with great garden performance. The flowers are highly attractive to birds. A good kangaroo paw for landscaping, as it is disease resistant and reasonably hardy. Likes a sunny spot in well drained soils. Cut back the dead flower stems to keep the plant neat.

Further reading: Growing Kangaroo Paws (an article written by native plant expert Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: orange
Flowering season: spring summer

Plant size

Maximum height: 2 metres
Minimum height: 2 metres

Maximum width: 1 metres
Minimum width: 1 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Birds.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Miscellaneous information

Native to: Australia.

Planting season: not specified.

Types of fertiliser: Good native fertiliser.

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