Red & Green Kangaroo Paw

Planting Instructions

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 Tips

• 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.