Kangaroo paws

Colourful and distinctive, kangaroo paws must be among the most recognised and rewarding native plants to grow. Vibrant flowers perch on long stems adding colour to the garden and attracting birds. They also make excellent cut flowers.

These iconic plants deserve a high five for their amazing tolerance to harsh conditions. Native to Western Australia, kangaroo paw are accustomed to very dry summers and moist, cool winters. They tolerate very hot temperatures over 40ºC and down to 0ºC and are salt tolerant. This means that high humidity and frost can cause them some stress, so keep an eye out for root or crown rot during humid weather. Kangaroo Paw will grow happily without fertiliser, however they respond spectacularly to regular feeding.

Some varieties of kangaroo paw like Bush Pearl and Bush Pizzazz flower all year round. Taller kangaroo paw are extremely hardy and push energy into a shorter but dazzling flush of flowers usually from mid-spring through to summer and early autumn.

With a wide variety of furry colours like pinks, reds, yellows and green and short to tall sizes to choose from, we're here to help you choose the kangaroo paw that's just right for your garden.

Kangaroo paws available at Flower Power

Anigozanthos Big Red This hardy kangaroo paw is a must have in any native garden growing heartily year after year. Anigizanthos Big Red is large growing with dark, red flowers emerging from strappy green growth. Botanical name: Anigizanthos Big Red Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 2 metres Width: 1.5 metres Ideal position Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Caring tips Taller kangaroo paws like Big Red are resilient and require very little maintenance. If you want to tidy up their shape chop right back to the ground and the underground rhizome will sprout up again for a fresh start. If not cutting back the whole plant, cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Feed with a native fertiliser in late autumn and early spring. Sizes available instore 140mm pots and 200mm pots.
Anigozanthos Yellow Gem This kangaroo paw produces gorgeous contrasting yellow flowers on a red stem in spring and summer. Botanical name: Anigozanthos Yellow Gem Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 2 metres Width: 1.5 metres Ideal position Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Caring tips Yellow Gem is another tall, hardy grower. You can trim right back to the ground and the underground rhizome will sprout up again for a fresh start. If not cutting back the whole plant, cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Feed with a native fertiliser in late autumn and early spring. Sizes available instore 140mm pots and 200mm pots.
Anigozanthos Bush Revolution Another tall growing kangaroo paw with intensely vibrant orange flowers in spring and summer. Botanical name: Anigozanthos Bush Revolution Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 2 metres Width: 1.5 metres Ideal position Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Caring tips A tall, hardy grower that you can cut right back to the ground and the underground rhizome will sprout up again for a fresh start. If not cutting back the whole plant, cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Feed with a native fertiliser in late autumn and early spring. Sizes available instore 200mm pots.
Anigozanthos Bush Pearl Loved for it's prolific year-round flowering, Bush Pearl has beautiful bright pink flowers and is an excellent choice for a pot. Botanical name: Anigozanthos Bush Pearl Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 60 centimetres Width: 50 centimetres Ideal position Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Poor drainage can reduce their flowering and lifespan. Caring tips Cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Removing just the spent flowers and any associated dead leaves is better than a complete plant trim in the smaller Anigozanthis varieties. Feed with a native fertiliser while actively growing and flowering. Keep well watered during high growth and flowering periods particularly if planted in a pot. Sizes available instore 140mm pots.
Anigozanthos Bush Pizzaz Bush Pizzaz produces beautiful cerise-red flowers all year and can handle humid conditions if given good drainage. Botanical name: Anigozanthos Bush Pizzaz Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 60 centimetres Width: 50 centimetres Ideal position Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Poor drainage can reduce their flowering and lifespan. Caring tips Cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Removing just the spent flowers and any associated dead leaves is better than a complete plant trim in the smaller Anigozanthis varieties. Feed with a native fertiliser while actively growing and flowering. Keep well watered during high growth and flowering periods particularly if planted in a pot. Sizes available instore 140mm pots.
Anigozanthos Bush Bonanza This small kangaroo paw packs a punch of colour with abundant displays of bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. A great choice for a pot or container. Botanical name: Anigozanthos Bush Bonanza Common name: Kangaroo paw Height: 60 centimetres Width: 50 centimetres Ideal position Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Poor drainage can reduce their flowering and lifespan. Caring tips Cut back spent flowers as close to ground level as you can to encourage repeat flowering. Removing just the spent flowers and any associated dead leaves is better than a complete plant trim in the smaller Anigozanthis varieties. Feed with a native fertiliser while actively growing and flowering. Keep well watered during high growth and flowering periods particularly if planted in a pot. Sizes available instore 140mm pots.