Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo Paw thrives in full sun in well drained soil enriched with organic matter.

They are drought tolerant, however they enjoy a drink every few days during their growing season as it will keep them healthy.

They resemble the paw of a kangaroo, the flowers will light up the garden in spring and summer in vivid shades of red, green, pink, yellow and brown. You can cut them for flesh flowers and then dry for arrangements. 

You can mass plant Kangaroo Paw to attract native birds to your garden. Birds love the nectar rich flowers.  

The above picture is a council traffic island that doesn't get a lot of attention, yet the Kangaroo Paw has done well. The above Kangaroo Paw has finished flowering and needs to be cut back. 

It is easy to increase plant numbers by carefully dividing them after flowering. Try dwarf forms in pots. 

Ink disease, a fungus that appears as black blotches on leaves, is a problem with Kangaroo Paw. Remove diseased clumps and replace them with disease resistant cultivars.