A tall kangaroo paw with rich amber-orange velvety paw flowers on dark stems through spring and summer. A dramatic, bird-attracting cut-flower and feature.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet' is a fast-growing perennial in the Haemodoraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Orange flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw
Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw in the garden
Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate as Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw
Plant Sale lists Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw as tube stock and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
