'Big Red' Red Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos ‘Big Red’ | Red Kangaroo Paw

The Red Kangaroo Paw is a striking perennial native to Australia, renowned for its tall, arching stems topped with velvety, tubular blooms in vibrant crimson. These unusual flowers, shaped like a kangaroo’s paw, make a dramatic focal point in the garden and are highly attractive to hummingbirds. Its sword-like green foliage forms a dense clump, providing year-round texture and contrast in mixed plantings. Long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Growing Anigozanthos ‘Big Red’

• Light: Full sun for best flowering; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy clay to prevent root rot.

• Water: Water deeply and infrequently once established; drought-tolerant but blooms best with regular moisture during the growing season.

• Maintenance: Remove spent flower stems at the base to encourage reblooming; cut back foliage annually to refresh growth.

• Fertilizer: Apply a low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring and summer to promote healthy growth and flowering.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11; thrives in warm climates and tolerates light frost.

• Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.

Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 12–18 inches tall with a well-developed root system, grown in a 1-gallon container. Shipped without the container; roots and surrounding soil will be lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic for safe transport. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.