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Kangaroo Paws
Anigozanthos and Macropidia species and cultivars
Family: HaemodoraceaeAll the original species of Anigozanthos occur naturally in Western Australia, so it is hardly suprising that these plants aren't reliable in SE Qld. However, if you're keen, they are worth experimenting with in terms of varieties and positions, because they can be successful. Top of the list to try should be A. flavidus or hybrids with an A. flavidus parent.
The genus has been the subject of breeding work which has produced cultivars for landscaping use, as well for the cut-flower industry. Breeding has the potential to bring about improvement in plant vigour and ink disease resistance, as well as flower qualities.
More information will be added as this page develops.
Other Information Online
The Kangaroo Paw Family Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Kangaroo Paws Australian National Botanic Gardens
Kangaroo paw Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Kangaroo Paws Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australia's Kangaroo Paws The Australian Plants Society - SA Region
Anigozanthos flavidus Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Western Australia
Anigozanthos rufus Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Western Australia
Cultivation of kangaroo paws Department of Agriculture, Western Australia (PDF)
Kangaroo Paw Maintenance Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Garden Maintenance Tips by Jeff Howes includes "Cutting Back Kangaroo Paws after Flowering" Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Kangaroo Paw Growing in Central Australia Cut-flower Publications, Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines, Northern Territory
Kangaroo paw problem Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Paws for Reflection Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Australian Floral Emblems - Anigozanthos manglesii Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Red and Green Kangaroo Paw Floral Emblem of Western Australia. Australian National Botanic Gardens
misspelling: Angiozanthus, Anigozanthus
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