Anigozanthos, Kangaroo Paw 'Kanga Orange'

Anigozanthosmanglesii

Genus
Anigozanthos (an-ih-go-ZAN-thos)
Species
manglesii (man-GELS-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Irvine, California

San Jose, California

Cumberland, Maryland

Broaddus, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

Zone 8b, Broaddus, southeast TX
Friend from Australia gave me seeds.
I planted in old boat filled with good potting soil ab...Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

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