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Anigozanthos manglesii


Kangaroo's Foot Plant, Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw




Family
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Species
manglesii
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2
Temperature (°C)
1 - 5
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
0.1 - 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Low maintenance wall-side borders.
Cultivation
Full sun, well-drained, loam and sand. Acid and alkaline pH soils.
Shape
Tufted.
Leaf Description
Narrowly strap-shaped leaves and erect stems.
Flower Description
Simple racemes of tubular, hairy and hooded flowers. 8 cm in length and 2-lipped.
Colour Description
The stems are red. The leaves are green. The flowers are greenish-yellow to dark green in colour.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Seed and division.
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