Anigonathos hybrid

Name: Anigonathos hybrid.

Common name: Kangaroo paw.

Series: Velvet Range.

Breeder: Keith Oliver.

Description: Dense foliage and impressive flowers make up the Velvet Range series, including 'Amber Velvet' with brilliant orange flowers in spring and early summer; 'Gold Velvet' has clean foliage and magnificent yellow flowers; 'Regal Velvet' features great foliage and attractive flowers with red and green highlights; and 'Ruby Velvet' has stunning red flowers that appear in spring and summer.

Hardiness: Plants are hardy and evergreen to about 25°F and will re-sprout after being knocked down by temperatures as low as 20°F.

Habit: Plant heights for the collection range from 3 feet to about 4½ feet, with 'Ruby Velvet' being the most compact at about 3-feet tall and 'Regal Velvet' being the tallest with a bloom height of near 4½ feet in optimal conditions.

Attributes: Excellent drought tolerance, better frost tolerance and longer life span than other kangaroo paw varieties.
 

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