I am a smaller growing kangaroo paw with prolific mauve pink blooms on upright branching stems.
I flower all year!
My flowers are borne on upright stems above slender, strap-like foliage.
Unique to Australia I have evolved to be pollinated by small birds for which I am a magnet. My blooms are similar in shape to a kangaroo's paw and give the visiting birds a face full of pollen while they retrieve their nectar reward from deep in my bloom when performing their pollination duties.
I enjoy free draining and sandy soils but perform well in most soils.
I am just as happy as a container plant as I am planted out in the garden.
My blooms are long lived and I make a great cut flower.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a unique Australian native, just as happy in large pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden
I produce masses of bright pink velvety flowers year round. I am a great cut flower
My long lived blooms attract honey eaters and other small nectar feeding birds
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate light shade
Height: 0.5m Width: 0.45m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established but perform at my best in consistently moist soils
I do well in most soils but thrive in sandy soils. Hardy I tolerate extremes of temperature
Plant features
Cut flowers
Heat tolerant
Mauve Pink flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
Fertilise me regularly and cut back spent flowers to keep me looking at my best
Plant at least 0.3m apart.
If my flower buds droop this is an indication that I need some more water
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
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