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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Haemodoraceae |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Parentage: (A. flavidus x A. rufus) |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' (Red Kangaroo Paw) - Upright perennial plant with 2-3 feet tall sword-like foliage and 5-6 feet tall wands of dark red flowers. Plant in a sunny and open position in the garden in well-drained soils. Irrigate regularly and fertilize in spring (not heavily and keep phosphorus on the low side). Fans only flower once and need to be cleaned out after the flowering period so remove the old leaves down to as low as possible at the end of a season. Care should be exercised that the new emerging fans are not damaged. Treat for snails. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. We have been growing this beautiful dark red cultivar since 1985. It was hybridized by the late Merv Turner who bred his plants to be ink spot resistant. Similar to Anigozanthos 'Big Red' but has smaller flowers and more red hairs running down the flowering stems. Blooms slightly sooner than the yellow 'Bush Dawn'. Plant in full sun with good drainage and occasional summer watering. Attracts hummingbirds.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' .
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