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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Bush Gold 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 Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Bush Gold 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 Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
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