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Anigozanthos flavidus 'Bush Pearl'

Bush Pearl Kangaroo Paws

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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.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.