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Products > Anigozanthos 'Orange Cross'   Anigozanthos 'Orange Cross' - Orange Kangaroo Paw     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Haemodoraceae Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Orange Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Parentage: (A. flavidus hybrid) Height: 4-5 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Anigozanthos 'Orange Cross' (Orange Kangaroo Paw) - Evergreen perennial. Full sun. Low water needs. Grows to 4-5 ft tall by 2-3 feet wide with orange flowers in summer. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. Full sun, good drainage and occasional summer water. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. Attracts hummingbirds. There was some speculation that this was an Anigozanthos preissii x A. flavidus hybrid (same parentage as 'Regal Claw') but this plant appears to be just a very nice selected form of flavidus.  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 will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Anigozanthos 'Orange Cross'.     [MORE INFO]