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Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

Also Known As

Anigozanthos 'Kiwi Pearl'
Bush Pearl Anigozanthos
Kiwi Pearl Kangaroo Paws

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-12

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Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' plant details

Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: haemodoraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kangaroo paws have some of the most distinctive flowers in the botanical world with clusters of fuzzy tubular flowers that look like a kangaroo's paw that bloom for many months! Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' is a strong cultivar with candy pink flowers on 20 inch tall pinkish-green stems nestled above its iris-like, mid-green foliage. Amazing as a container specimen or in mixed containers. Though tolerant of some freezing it would be safest to bring plants inside to a greenhouse or as a houseplant in winter. Popular with hummingbirds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Riotous pink flowers continuous through year. Grass-like evergreen foliage. Watch for slugs on new growth. Plant in open area in garden with good drainage. Divide in late summer. Attractive to hummingbirds. Hardy to 25 °F.