Anigozanthos ‘Bush Dawn’

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   Genus Species: Anigozanthos     Common / Product Name: Kangaroo Paw / Bush Dawn

Habit:   TUFTS (TF)

Available Size:   14cm

Height x Width:   0.6 – 1m x 0.80 – 1.00m

Pruning:   Remove spent flowers annually

Frost Tolerance:   Low

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Low / Well Drained

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Drought Tolerance:   Low

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Evergreen rhizomatous perennial

Flowering:  starts: Spring

Flower Colour:   Yellow

Irrigation:   Yes requires spring watering for best flowers, water during dry periods.

Lower Temperatures:   Temperatures as low as -2°C for short periods. Frost will burn leaves and flowers, which can be cut back after the cold season to promote new growth.

Upper Temperatures:   Temperatures to the Low 30’s°C to Low 40’s°C. Requires good air flow, subject to ink in humid conditions.

Fertilizing:   Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer, supplement with iron annually for best results.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.