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Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Stock: Available
SKU Code: N 360
Family: Haemodoraceae
Subfamily: Conostyloideae
Characteristics: Clumping perennial to 1 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 100
Seed pre gram: Approx. 1400
This Kangaroo Paw is the floral emblem of Western Australia and the best know member of the kangaroo paws.
A perennial herb consisting of strap like leaves arising from underground rhizomes. Flowers occur in cluster on stalks which emerge from the base of the leaves. Looks great when mass planted.
Endemic to Western Australia.
Prefers light to heavy soils in an open sunny position. It is drought and frost resistant. Avoid overhead watering in summer and water at the base of the plant.
Grow notes:
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C for this species.
Pre-treatment of smoke recommended.
This genus is responsive to smoke, although it is not critical for germination of this species it usually beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates. Smoke treatments available by clicking here.
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
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