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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw
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