Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'
YELLOW GEM KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Pests: Resistant to collar or root rot and to rust infection.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves as they form.

 
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Anigozanthos 'Yellow Gem'
YELLOW GEM KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & red

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: red stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy

Animals: bird attracting hummingbird






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