Cherry kangaroo paw
Anigozanthos 'Cherry'
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cherry' kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos 'Cherry') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and winter interest. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Cider gum, Black bamboo, and Jowey Winnie dahlia.