A tall robust kangaroo paw with unusual purple-lilac paw flowers on long stems through spring and summer. Vigorous, bird-attracting and striking as a mass planting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw
Botanically, Anigozanthos 'Landscape Lilac' is a fast-growing perennial in the Haemodoraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw
Landscape Lilac 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
Landscape Lilac 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
Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Landscape Lilac 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 Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw in the garden
Landscape Lilac 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 easier irrigation and care, group Landscape Lilac 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 Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw
Plant Sale lists Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
