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Anigozanthos, Kangaroo Paw 'Cape Red Lead'

Anigozanthos

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Genus

Anigozanthos (an-ih-go-ZAN-thos)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Scarlet (dark red)

Red-Orange

Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Groundcovers

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Vacherie, LA (Zone 9a) | February 2013 | positive

Just bought mine at a prominent "big-box" store for $3 in a 1 gallon pot. From what I can gather, this is a hybrid Anigozanthos, and Fir...Read More

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