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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Haemodoraceae |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [A. 'Kanga Pink'] |
| Parentage: (A. humilis x A. bicolor X A. flavidus) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' (Dwarf Pink Kangaroo Paw) - 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. 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. Hardy and evergreen to about 25 degrees F and will resprout after being knocked down by temperatures as low as 20° F. This hybrid (A. humilis x A. bicolor X A. flavidus) created by Angus Stuart has proven to be a very durable dwarf Kangaroo paw. Great for edging, a rock garden or in containers. Attracts hummingbirds.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'.
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