Iconic Western Australian perennial with strap-like leaves and tall stems of furry tubular flowers in red, yellow, green or pink, shaped like a kangaroo’s paw.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Tubular flowers are specifically adapted for honeyeater pollination — a textbook example of bird-flower coevolution
- Spring and summer flowering — a signature seasonal display
- Drought tolerant and prefers well-drained sandy soils
- Tall hybrid forms (‘Big Red’, ‘Bush Gems’ series) are easier to establish than the tender wild species
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