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Kangaroo Paws

Anigozanthos and Macropidia
Haemodoraceae

All 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.

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The Kangaroo Paw Family Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Kangaroo paw Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation

Kangaroo Paws Australian National Botanic Gardens

Australia's Kangaroo Paws The Australian Plants Society - SA Region

Cultivation of kangaroo paws Department of Agriculture, Western Australia (PDF)

Kangaroo Paw Maintenance 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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