# Red & Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$12.00 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/524
- SKU: NSC-524
- Packet contents: approx. 80 seeds

Western Australia's floral emblem — velvety green paws held on crimson stems from late winter into spring. Found in the sandy heath and banksia woodland of the south-west, and rich in nectar for honeyeaters.

Red & Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii) is the floral emblem of Western Australia, found in the sandy heath and banksia woodland of the south-west. Its velvety flowers are vivid green, opening from crimson-red stems and buds, and appear from late winter into spring. Each flower is shaped to dust visiting honeyeaters with pollen as they feed. A short-lived perennial, it grows from a low rosette of strappy grey-green leaves and sends up flowering stems to around a metre. Give it sun, sharp drainage and a dry summer.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: Sandy heath and banksia woodland of south-west Western Australia
- Form: perennial (short-lived perennial); height 60–100 cm in flower
- Sun: full sun
- Soil: sandy
- Drought tolerance: moderate
- Frost: light frost only
- Coastal / salt tolerant: no
- Suited climates: mediterranean, temperate
- Flowering season: winter, spring
- Sowing season: spring, autumn
- Germination: 21–42 days
- Seed pre-treatment: smoke water improves germination
- Attracts: honeyeaters, birds
- Garden uses: pots, rockery, mixed native border
- Notes: Western Australia's floral emblem. Likes a damp winter and a dry summer, and is prone to ink disease in humid gardens; often grown as a two- or three-year plant. Excellent in a pot where drainage can be controlled.

## Highlights

- Western Australia's floral emblem
- Velvety green paws on crimson stems, late winter into spring
- Rich in nectar for honeyeaters and wattlebirds
- Superb in pots, rockeries and sandy native borders

## How to sow

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours before planting to improve germination.
2. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a well-draining seed-raising mix.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil or sand, about 2-3mm deep.
4. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination occurs (14-35 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they reach 5-8cm tall.
6. Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage for best results.

## Care

- Enjoys full sun and open air - bright light and good air circulation help prevent leaf spot and keep flower stems strong.
- Needs sharp drainage - grows best in sandy or gravelly soils; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged spots to protect the rhizomes.
- Feed and clean regularly - apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring, and remove old leaves or spent flower stems to encourage new growth.
- Slender grower - flowering stems reach around 1m, ideal for pots, rockeries and mixed native plantings.
- Avoid phosphorus-rich fertilizers - use specialized native plant fertilizers for best results.

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