Description
The "Gold Velvet" cultivar of Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos) features flowers with a bright yellow hue that fades to orange-red at the base, offering year-round flowering. These vibrant colours make it a striking focal point in any garden setting. This drought-hardy plant can be planted both in the ground and in pots, thriving in a variety of locations. If planting in poor, sandy soils, consider improving the ground with organic matter for the best results.
Pruning can be done hard to the ground in early Djeran (Autumn), and fertilising with native fertiliser in Djilba (late Winter to early Spring) and Djeran will nourish the plant. Whether in a mixed border, container, or used to create a vivid mass planting, the "Gold Velvet" provides a lively and tropical feel to the garden. Its unique colour combination ensures that it's a standout feature, enhancing any landscape with its alluring charm.
| Botanical Name | [Anigozanthos humilis x flavidus] x [Anigozanthos pulcherrimus x flavidus] |
| Common Name | Kangaroo Paw |
| Cultivar | Gold Velvet |
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Classification |
Kangaroo Paws |
| PBR Name | Gold Velvet |
| Origin | Western Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60 cm - 1 M |
| Width | 60 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Plant in sandy/loamy soil enriched with aged compost/soil conditioner. Sensitive to fresh manures. Can be planted in a pot/container in a native potting mix. |
| Water Requirement | Water moderately through hot weather for best results. Once established, will only require hand-watering in cool weather during long periods of drought. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Bright yellow fading to orange-red at the base |
| Flower Time | Djilba - Bunuru (Early Spring to Late Summer), can also flower during Djeran (Autumn) |
| Toxicity | Moderately toxic to dogs if ingested. Mildly toxic to other pets and humans if ingested. |
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