Anigozanthos manglesii (Kangaroo's Foot Plant, Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw)

Botanical Information

FamilyHaemodoraceae
GenusAnigozanthos
Speciesmanglesii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)1 - 5
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread0.1 - 1.5 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeTufted.
LandscapeLow maintenance wall-side borders.
PropagationSeed and division.
CultivationFull sun, well-drained, loam and sand. Acid and alkaline pH soils.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Leaf DescriptionNarrowly strap-shaped leaves and erect stems.
Flower DescriptionSimple racemes of tubular, hairy and hooded flowers. 8 cm in length and 2-lipped.
Colour DescriptionThe stems are red. The leaves are green. The flowers are greenish-yellow to dark green in colour.

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