Species kangaroo paw
red flowers with purple stems

kangaroo paw

Anigozanthos 'Joe Joe Red'

Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos 'Joe Joe Red') is an amazing plant species with its unique kangaroo paw shaped flowers of bright red. It is a very hardy plant that requires minimal maintenance, tolerant to both drought and frost. It provides its surrounding with a beautiful best of color and texture, its strap-like leaves rustling in the wind adding more interest to the landscape. This tough species is a great choice for rockeries and container gardens. All year long, it's hard for anyone to miss its prominently blooming, colorful flowers. Its low-growing habit make it an excellent ground cover, and a stunning addition to any garden!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 11

Flowers:

Dark red Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Kangaroo paw should be watered once every week. Water the plant deeply but avoid overwatering. The soil should be kept lightly moist, never soggy or bone dry. Water less frequently in wintertime as the plant goes dormant. If the soil dries out completely, do a thorough soaking and wait until the soil is almost dry before watering again.

sunlight

Kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos 'Joe Joe Red') plants thrive in areas where they receive full sun for the majority of the day. This particular species requires 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day during its peak growing season. It can survive in less than full sun, but it won't blossom as vibrantly. During autumn and winter months, the plant should receive a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight, and in spring and summer, the sunlight requirement is increased to 8 to 10 hours.

pruning

Pruning kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos 'Joe Joe Red') is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Since kangaroo paw plants grow in clumps, pruned stems should be cut back to within 1 or 2 inches of the base. Pruning every few years is recommended to encourage healthy and full growth, as this will keep the plant from becoming overly bush and prevent overcrowding of the stems.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Oct
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Starts Flowering

Kangaroo paw typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Kangaroo paw typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between August and October.

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