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Anigozanthos
I have just acquired a well grown Anigozanthos in a 5in pot from a local
bring and buy. The vendor said it had been grown from seed brought back from Australia and gave the local name as Kangaroos Paw. I have never met it before or even met a Kangaroo. I suspect it is not hardy here, from its place of origin. I believe the flowers are spectacular. Have any of you experts grown it in UK and any tips or comments please? Brian |
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Anigozanthos
brimon wrote:
I have just acquired a well grown Anigozanthos in a 5in pot from a local bring and buy. The vendor said it had been grown from seed brought back from Australia and gave the local name as Kangaroos Paw. I have never met it before or even met a Kangaroo. I suspect it is not hardy here, from its place of origin. I believe the flowers are spectacular. Have any of you experts grown it in UK and any tips or comments please? Brian A quick Google (on anigozanth-U-s) revealed: "Anigozanthos hybrids -- KANGAROO PAWS -- clumping evergreen plants with grass-like foliage that bear tall stalks of fuzzy, unusual, tubular flowers, often in striking colors. They can be used as focal point specimens or massed in banks. All make excellent cut flowers or container plants. Sun to part shade, average drainage (at least), little summer watering when established. They do well in pots and are pretty forgiving. I can't figure out what their flower initiation signal is, they seem to be continuously in bloom. They may initiate at cool (not cold) temperatures and so be everblooming along the coast. They will survive 20°F by resprouting from below." I like them a lot, and grew them when I lived in Sydney (Australia). They're found all over the place, particularly inland arid areas which get plenty of freezes, so it should do OK with the cold here. Probably just need to make sure they're well drained, I expect. Enjoy, Thes. |
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snip I like them a lot, and grew them when I lived in Sydney (Australia). They're found all over the place, particularly inland arid areas which get plenty of freezes, so it should do OK with the cold here. Probably just need to make sure they're well drained, I expect. Enjoy, Thes. I had one last summer but lost it in the winter :-( Like them very much sorry to lose it kate |
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"brimon" wrote in message ... I have just acquired a well grown Anigozanthos in a 5in pot from a local bring and buy. The vendor said it had been grown from seed brought back from Australia and gave the local name as Kangaroos Paw. I have never met it before or even met a Kangaroo. I suspect it is not hardy here, from its place of origin. I believe the flowers are spectacular. Have any of you experts grown it in UK and any tips or comments please? Brian Wonderful exotic blooms used a lot in arty farty flower arrangements :~)) Probably not at all hardy in the UK Jenny |
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Anigozanthos
Many thanks for all your helpful advice, folk.
It appears that the plant is not hardy and likes good drainage. I will take due precautions and hope I can persuade it to flower. I wonder why "Kangaroos Paw" - what could possibly be the resemblance? Plant common names are often obscure. I could never see why Acanthus is called "Bears Britches", for instance. I have grown it, scrutinised the flowers but remain puzzled - wierd, but all part of the fascination of gardening. Thanks again - Brian |
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