Kangaroo paw is an unusual and special warm-weather perennial that shows off interesting brightly colored, velvety flowers. The buds of this Australian native have an interesting shape and that's where the name kangaroo paw comes from. In addition to being beautiful, kangaroo paw is an excellent, long-lasting cut flower and also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. The plant's fantastic heat tolerance makes it a top pick for containers on sunny decks and patios in the North.
Kangaroo paw has almost grassy leaves and tall stems of flowers, so it's ideal for mixing in with more traditional mounding perennials to add a splash of texture. In container gardens, kangaroo paw is an excellent "thriller" plant and takes on the role of being a focal point wherever it's planted.
Kangaroo Paws are truly one of Australia’s most iconic plants; the flower features as the floral emblem of West Australia and has even appeared on a number of stamp issues.
Kangaroo paw flowers add an exotic flair to floral arrangements, so make room for them in the cutting garden. As very drought tolerant flowers, you can plant tall varieties of kangaroo paw flowers in the farthest corners of your landscape, where they will shine without the benefit of the gardener’s constant tending.
Plant the smaller kangaroo paw varieties in containers. Their drought tolerance helps them to keep on blooming when summer temperatures sizzle. A combination planting of low-growing sempervivum succulent plants look stunning and will thrive in the same sandy soil and hot sun that kangaroo paws like.
Light
These plants need a lot of direct sunlight. At least six hours of direct sunlight every day will enable the kangaroo paw plants to grow and flower. They can tolerate hot and intense sunlight.
Soil
These plants naturally grow in sandy and nutrient deficient soil. If you are growing yours in containers, use organic potting soil and add a few scoops of standard play sand. This helps to mimic the plant's natural soil and will provide enough nutrition for the growing season.
Water
Although the kangaroo paw evolved to tolerate the dry habitat of Western Australia, it appreciates a little pampering with some irrigation. Your kangaroo paw plant will produce the most blooms in its season of active growth if it receives at least an inch of water each week during the spring and summer, which is when blooming happens. This extra irrigation will also cause blooms to appear earlier in the season than on plants left to nature's devices. Supplemental water usually isn’t necessary when the plant is out of bloom.
Temperature and Humidity
These plants naturally grow in hot dry climates. If you are growing your plant in a zone below 9 or 10, bring it inside before the first frost.
Fertilizer
Regular fertilizer is not necessary. During the spring season before the flower stalks appear, add a cup or two of compost to the container plant.



Plants Around 15~20 inch height in 1 gallon pot.