Red Kangaroo Paw

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SKU
10004710

So unique and outstanding, the tropical Red Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos x 'Big Red') are fuzzy blooms that rise high above the spear-like green mounds of foliage to add curiosity to your garden beds, borders and planters in any sunny area!

Spreading modestly by rhizomes, these natives of Western Australia are perennials that attract loads of butterflies, beneficial pollinators and even hummingbirds! The texture of the flowers and the tall wands of blooms create long-lasting interest and color throughout the summer!

Kangaroo Paw plants are perennials with Iris-like foliage and bloom from spring through fall in USDA zones 9 and up. Northern gardeners can enjoy these plants as thrillers and focal points in their pots and containers, while everyone enjoys these unique blooms in floral design bouquets!

Planting and Application:

Red Kangaroo Paws are great in the Perennial and modern Cottage borders, update tired mixed plantings in porch pots or garden beds alike! Unique cut flowers for cutting gardens, plant a few extras for your hummingbirds and pollinators to attract these delightful visitors!

Highly xeric plants, and once established thrive in tough locations and even along seaside or roadside conditions. Thriving in heat and sun, these are easy-care perennials and have very low water needs, so go ahead and use these in sunny patio plantings and along walkways and paths to add curious fuzzy red blooms anywhere!

  • Fuzzy Red Flower Clusters & Yellow Petals
  • Short Green Spear-Like Foliage
  • Long-Lasting Blooms - Great Floral Design
  • Fantastic Container & Border Plant
  • Tough & Versatile & Adaptable

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Kangaroo Paw grows in full sun and well-drained soils best. After flowering, all of the old flower stems should be cut out to the ground and late winter, before it starts to grow in early spring. Northern gardeners can dig these rhizomes up and store them in a cool location.

  • Full Sun & Part Sun
  • Low-Moisture Needs Once Established
  • Organic Well-Drained Soil
  • Xeric & Salt Tolerant

Red Kangaroo Paw plants are fantastic perennials with fuzzy bloom clusters and spiky spear-like green foliage! You’ll enjoy these curious plants in any location of your garden this year, but only if you order today at NatureHills.com before they’re gone!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 19.99
20 - 49.99 21.99
50 - 69.99 24.99
70 - 99.99 29.99
100 - 129.99 34.99
130 - 149.99 41.99
150 - 150+ Approx 27%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Red Kangaroo Paw Is Suited to Grow in Zones 9-11
Growing Zones 9-11
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Anigozanthos x 'Big Red'
Type Perennial
Mature Height 4 - 6 feet
Mature Spread 2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well Drained Soil
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Flowering
Fragrant No