Tall Red Kangaroo Paw 'Big Red' - Anigozanthos hybrida

Anigozanthos hybrida ‘Big Red’ is bred for strong colour and garden performance, producing tall, deep red flower stems from late spring through summer. Its robust, clumping foliage provides year round structure, while the nectar rich blooms attract native birds and pollinators. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, it excels in Melbourne’s climate and makes a stunning feature in modern and native landscapes.

Key Features:

• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy clay.
• Light: Full sun to semi shade; more flowers in brighter conditions.
• Watering: Moderate while establishing; low once mature.
• Fertiliser: Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
• Maintenance: Cut back old flower stems and dead foliage to refresh growth.
• Flowering: Late spring to summer with long lasting red blooms on tall stems.

After flowering, prune stems close to the base and thin older leaves to reduce ink spot risk and promote vigorous new shoots.

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