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Description

Upright perennial plant with 1 foot tall narrow, sword-like, light green foliage. From spring to fall (nearly year round along coast) appear the bright pink tubular flower buds that flare open at tips like a small paw The flowers are held on branching pink woolly stems to 1 to 2 feet tall. Plant in a sunny and open position in the garden in well drained soils.

Maintenance Tips

Anigozanthos flavidus ‘Bush Pearl’ is one of the many dwarf-sized varieties of the Kangaroo Paws. It is an evergreen perennial with a strappy leaf structure that tops out at 12-15" and flower stalks that stand above the foliage another 6". This is a very low-maintenance plant that only requires deadheading the spent blooms to keep it looking and performing its best. When the bright pink flower starts to fade to a wheat color, that would be the time for cleaning up the plant. The old flower stalks will not re-bloom so they should be cut back completely down inside of the foliage. New flower stalks will emerge throughout the spring and summer. Along the coast or in humid climates, this plant is susceptible to some fungal diseases. Plant them in well-drained soil in areas that are on the dry side to help avoid such problems. They are also very attractive to snails and slugs, so it is best to avoid conditions where these pests thrive.