A compact kangaroo paw with bicoloured red and yellow paw flowers over a long season. Disease-resistant and bird-attracting, ideal for pots and sunny borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw
Botanically, Anigozanthos 'Bush Flame' is a perennial in the Haemodoraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red and yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw
Bush Flame 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
Bush Flame 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
Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw in the garden
Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw earns its place for drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw with species that also favour happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw
Plant Sale lists Bush Flame Kangaroo Paw as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
