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Anigozanthos flavidus
Common names
Evergreen Kangaroo paw (Ireland), Tall Kangaroo paw (Ireland), Yellow Kangaroo paw (Ireland) Anigozanthos flavidus is a half hardy perennial evergreen rhizome with white and grey flowers in late Spring and mid Spring, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. The flowers are tubular shaped. It looks best in Spring. 0C / 32F 5 to 8 Soil Anigozanthos flavidus grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils. Growth This plant has an ultimate height of 1.5m / 4.9ft and spread of 0.5m / 1.6ft and a lifespan of around 26-30 years. Leaves It has green leaves. Exposure The plant prefers a sheltered situation. Uses Architectural, conservatory, container plant, houseplant and tropical effect.
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Fire Very resistant to fire. Progagation Propagation techniques include rhizomes and seed. Origin Australia (Southwest region). Scientific classifications Genus Specific epithet Anigozanthos flavidus

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Flower buds
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Flower - Late Summer

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Flowers - Late Summer

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Evergreen leaves
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Anigozanthos flavidus http://www.plantdatabase.co.uk/Anigozanthos_flavidus

Plant Database Ltd., 16th Jun 2013