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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Landscape Lilac 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 Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
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 a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Landscape Lilac Kangaroo Paw
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