Anigozanthos 'Big Red'

Perennial tufted plants with strap-like leaves and tall red 5-6' flower stems. Suitable for full sun or partial shade positions, coastal or inland. Prefers summer watering around Ojai. Damaged by frost but foliage can be cut back in spring for flowering in summer. Sometimes attacked by fungus known as ink disease which is an inky-black spotting on the leaves. Kangaroo Paws are excellent cut flowers and great container plants.
Details
Biological Name: Anigozanthos 'Big Red'
Common Name: Red Kangaroo Paw
Family: Haemodoraceae
Origin: Mediterranean
Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Shade
Irrigation: Perfers summer water
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring-summer
Height: 3-6'
Width: 3'

Chamelaucium Ciliatum

Excellent cut flower and container plant. Flower: Spring/early summer. Low water once established. Full sun exposure. Well drained sandy soil.

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