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Anigozanthos manglesii (Kangaroo's foot plant)

Other names: Red-and-green kangaroo paw, Kangaroo paws, Mangles' kangaroo paw

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Species
A. manglesii is a tender, evergreen perennial (often grown as an annual) with narrow strap-shaped leaves and tall red stems bearing tubular, hairy, greenish-yellow to dark green flowers in spring and summer.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
4 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained, sandy loam in full sun. Water freely in dry periods. Mulch in autumn to protect from cold or overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in 3 parts leaf mould & 1 part each loam & sharp sand in full light.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Sub-Tropical, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Arching

Native to

Australia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Can be cut down in late winter to remove diseased and frost damaged foliage, reducing the chance that they will harbour pests and diseases.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Water regularly through dry periods

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Cut back in winter before any new growth (optional)

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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Anigozanthos 'Landscape Scarlet'
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Anigozanthos 'Bush Tenacity' (Bush Gems Series)
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Anigozanthos 'Everlasting Gold'
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Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' (Bush Gems Series)
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Anigozanthos 'Gold Velvet'
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Anigozanthos 'JoeJoe Orange' (JoeJoe Series)
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Anigozanthos manglesii
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Anigozanthos manglesii Kangaroo's foot plant
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