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ANIGOZANTHOS rufus
Crimson Kangaroo Paw
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: N 194
Family: Haemodoraceae
Subfamily: Conostyloideae
Characteristics: Clumping perennial to 80cm
Seeds per packets: 20
A perennial with long, mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Flowers are deep burgundy red and tubular occurring in dense heads in summer.
Endemic to the south coastal region of Western Australia from Albany to Esperance.
Prefers light to medium 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. Clumps may also be divided in early summer.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, 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 optional.
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.
- Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury seed deeply.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 21 days in the right condition but may take up to 90 days or longer depending on the conditions.
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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