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Products > Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' PP6,478   Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' PP6,478 - Dwarf Kangaroo Paw     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Haemodoraceae Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Parentage: (A. humilis x flavidus) Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' PP6,478 (Dwarf Kangaroo Paw) - Evergreen perennial that was the result of crossing Anigozanthos humilis with A. flavidus. Foliage reaches about 18" and produces red flowers on branched 2 foot tall stalks covered with red hairs from spring-fall. Plant in full sun and water occasionally to regularly spring through fall. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. This was one of the first of the dwarf Kangaroo paws that had good garden tolerance. Plant Patented in the US in 1988 (PP6,478) has since expired.  The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing  Anigozanthos 'Bush Ranger' PP6,478.     [MORE INFO]