Bush Pearl Kangaroo Paw

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Bush Pearl Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos hybrid)

Bright candy-pink blooms • Compact & showy • Easy-care native

Description:

Bush Pearl is a vibrant Australian native kangaroo paw prized for its masses of candy-pink, fuzzy tubular flowers held above attractive strappy green foliage. This naturally compact and bushy hybrid brings long-lasting colour to gardens, patios, containers and floral displays, and its nectar-rich flowers attract birds and pollinators. 

Key Features

• 🌿 Botanical name: Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Bush Pearl’ – a premium Bush Gems® variety.  
• 🌸 Flower colour: Bright pink / candy-pink.  
• 💐 Flowering: Long blooming period; often year-round in favourable climates.  
• 🐦 Wildlife friendly: Nectar rich – attracts birds and native pollinators.  
• 🍃 Foliage: Evergreen, slender strap-like leaves.  
• 🌍 Use: Great in garden beds, coastal landscapes, rockeries, pots & cut flower arrangements.  

Size & Habit

• 📏 Height: ~50–80 cm (medium compact form).  
• 📐 Spread: ~40–70 cm wide depending on planting density.  
• 🌱 Growth: Clumping, moderately compact perennial.  

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Care & Growing Tips

Light:

✔️ Full sun for best flower production (can tolerate light shade). 

Soil:

✔️ Well-drained soil is essential — kangaroo paws dislike wet feet. 

Water:

✔️ Water moderately until established. Once settled, drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering in dry spells. 

❗ Avoid waterlogged conditions and overwatering around the crown.

Fertiliser:

✔️ Apply a slow-release native plant fertiliser in spring/summer for abundant blooms. 

Maintenance:

✔️ Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new flushes. 

✔️ Remove old foliage if it gets untidy.

✔️ Light pruning helps keep compact form.

✔️ Check drainage to prevent root rot.

Tolerances:

✔️ Drought hardy once established. 

✔️ Coastal and light frost tolerant in many climates. 

🛒 Ideal For

• Native & waterwise gardens
• Sunny borders and mass plantings
• Pots, planters & patio displays
• Cut flower bouquets