Project Grow Plant Spotlight - Kangaroo Paw Kangaroo paws are some of the most iconic Australian native plants, much loved for their clusters of clawlike flowers that open from the furry, tactile buds. Bird-attracting flowers sit on top of upright stems that emerge out of the grass-like leaf clumps. Bloom colour varies from red through to orange, yellow and pink, although the relatively new ‘Bush Diamond’ has near-white flowers. One of the most striking kangaroo paws is the slightly tricky-to-grow Macropidia fulginosa, the black kangaroo paw Feed kangaroo paws with a native plant fertiliser such as Garden Gold or Acticote for Natives. Watering at the base of the plant helps prevent disease from developing on the leaves. Cut back after flower flushes. The big growers can be cut right to ground level in early spring. #ProjectGrow #PlantSpotlight #KangarooPaw #YatesAustralia - Fusion
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000