Anigozanthos ‘Dwarf Red’

kangaroo paw
Low-water, low-fertilizer perennial sports exotic, felty red flowers with green tips upon opening. Evergreen, good in pots.
height 1–2ft
width 1–2ft
tolerates Coast, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly and deeply when the top layer of soil is dry (down to an inch or so) to establish over several years and then every week or two during dry months.
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Hybrid, Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

When pruning out spend heads it’s important to follow the stem of the flower down into its fan of leaves. Remove this entire fan of leaves with the flower. Once the flower blooms the fan will die over time, leaving the clump unsightly if they are not removed.
Some people have a mild to moderate reaction to the leaves of anigozanthos, so before jumping in on a day of pruning you may want to rub a little on the back of your hand to see if it irritates you and wear long sleeves and gloves if necessary.

Special Interest

Anigozanthos evolved an energy and water storing underground rhizome, allowing them to regrow after being burnt to the ground in fires.

Frequently used as a cut flower.