# Tall Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus)

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/523
- SKU: NSC-523
- Packet contents: approx. 80 seeds

Tall Kangaroo Paw stands upright with strappy green leaves and elegant spikes of green and red paw-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Bold yet refined, it lifts the garden with height and colour, inviting birds and adding a striking native accent.

Tall Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) is a magnificent Australian native that brings dramatic height and striking colour to any garden setting. This bold plant features strappy green leaves that form impressive clumps, providing strong structural interest throughout the year. Blooming from spring to summer, Tall Kangaroo Paw produces elegant spikes of distinctive paw-shaped flowers in striking combinations of green and red.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: South-west of Western Australia
- Form: perennial (long-lived perennial); height 1–2 m in flower
- Sun: full sun
- Soil: sandy, loam, clay
- Drought tolerance: moderate
- Frost: light frost only
- Coastal / salt tolerant: no
- Suited climates: temperate, mediterranean, subtropical
- Flowering season: spring, summer
- Sowing season: spring, autumn
- Germination: 21–42 days
- Seed pre-treatment: smoke water improves germination
- Attracts: honeyeaters, birds
- Garden uses: mass planting, cut flower, borders
- Notes: The toughest kangaroo paw and the only one that tolerates heavier soils and humid summers. Cut old foliage to the ground after flowering.

## Highlights

- Elegant spikes of green and red paw-shaped flowers from spring to summer
- Strappy green leaves provide structural interest
- Invites birds and adds striking native accent
- Impressive size and presence for dramatic backdrop

## 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 (14-42 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they reach 8-10cm tall.
6. Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage and space for growth.

## Care

- Thrives in full sun - strong light produces taller, sturdier flower stems and maximises the long flowering season.
- Adaptable to many soils - will cope with clay, loam, or sandy ground as long as it drains well; waterlogging will damage the rhizomes.
- Low-maintenance but benefits from care - remove spent flower stems at the base and old leaves to encourage fresh growth.
- Feed in spring and summer with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser for best results.
- Impressive size and presence - can reach 2m in height with flower stems, making it ideal as a dramatic backdrop or statement plant.

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