Kangaroo paws are an iconic Australian clumping plant, and one of our most famous West Australian wildflowers. Unfortunately, they can be short-lived, especially in eastern climates that don’t have perfectly-draining sandy soils.
Luckily, Ozbreed have released a range of extremely tough and reliable kangaroo paws. I’ve trialled the gold one from this list in my Brisbane garden the last two years, and it completely blows any of the others I’ve been growing out of the water both in terms of bright colouring and toughness.
Here are some links to buy the Ozbreed kangaroo paws online.
Anigozanthos hybrid ‘AMBER VELVET’ PBR
Mid-sized kangaroo paw with rich amber-orange flowers and disease resistant foliage; tough and evergreen
- The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or pot; From $6.50. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/anigozanthos-amber-velvet/
Anigozanthos hybrid ‘GOLD VELVET’ PBR
Kangaroo paw with bright golden-yellow flowers; robust plant suitable for gardens and mass planting
- The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or pot; From $8.50. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/anigozanthos-gold-velvet/
Anigozanthos hybrid ‘REGAL VELVET’ PBR
Kangaroo paw with deep regal burgundy flowers; hardy and compact; flowering mid-season
- The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $8.50. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/regal-velvet
Anigozanthos hybrid Trade Name Ruby Velvet™
Kangaroo paw with rich ruby-red blooms; compact and heat tolerant; great for pots and borders
- The Plant Cellar: Forestry tube or pot; From $6.50. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/anigozanthos-ruby-velvet/
I hope you find this resource handy. Feel free to stick with a disciplined colour scheme, or go totally crazy and mix all of the colours in the same space.