A compact kangaroo paw with bright golden-yellow paw flowers on slender stems through spring and summer. Disease-resistant, bird-attracting and long-flowering.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos 'Bush Gold' is a perennial in the Haemodoraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
Bush Gold 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 Gold 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
Bush Gold 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 Gold Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw in the garden
Bush Gold 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
Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
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