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    • Photo of Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset'

    Also Known As

    • Bush Sunset Kangaroo Paws

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' plant details

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 Sunset'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset'

    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

    Upright perennial plant with 2-3' tall sword-like foliage and 5-6 feet tall wands of dark red flowers. Remove old leaves and flower stalk after bloom to promote more rigorous growth. Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset' plant

    How to Grow Anigozanthos 'Bush Sunset'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet'

    aka Kangaroo Paw

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet' flower by plant lust
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    Anigozanthos [tall red]

    aka Anigozanthos 'Tall Red', Tall Red Kangaroo Paw

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anigozanthos [tall red] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Anigozanthos Bush Diamond

    Scientific Name: Anigozanthos 'Rambodiam' (Bush Gems Series)

    aka Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond', Bush Diamond Kangaroo Paws

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anigozanthos Bush Diamond flower by Cactus Jungle
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    Anigozanthos 'Bush Gold'

    aka Bush Gold Kangaroo Paws

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anigozanthos 'Bush Gold' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

    aka Anigozanthos 'Kiwi Pearl', Bush Pearl Anigozanthos, Kiwi Pearl Kangaroo Paws

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' flower, foliage, form by John O'Neill
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