Anigozanthos flavidus 'Bush Pearl'
Bush Pearl Kangaroo Paws
Description
Upright perennial plant with 1 foot tall narrow sword-like light green foliage. From spring to fall (nearly year round along coast) appear the bright pink tubular flower buds that flare open at tips like a small paw The flowers are held on branching pink woolly stems to 1 to 2 feet tall. Plant in a sunny and open position in the garden in well drained soils. - San Marcos Growers
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.