Anigozanthos Pussy Paws™ Scarlet Lady

Each lovely flower has a turned-back fringe, enabling honeyeaters access to the nectar deep inside, at the same time dobbing a blob of pollen on each bird’s head … a neat way of ensuring pollination as the honeyeater flits from flower to flower and plant to plant.

A small perennial plant producing many flowers from late winter to late spring. The paw-like blooms of emerald green with a red base are held on red stems, 30 to 45 cm above the neat strap foliage, and are very attractive to honey-eating birds. A lovely cut flower for indoor decoration.

'Scarlet Lady’ prefers an open sunny position in well drained soils, and will tolerate light frosts. It is suited to cool temperate to semi arid climates, and will tolerate second-line coastal conditions.

Uses: combine with other Pussy Paws and Kangaroo Paws for eye-catching effect; plant amongst small heathland plants in raised sand beds; a highly decorative container plant for patio, deck or terrace.

Maintenance: prune spent flower stems from the base. Feed lightly in spring with low phosphorus controlled release fertilizer, suitable for Australian native plants.  Choose premium quality Australian standard potting mix suitable for native plants if planting in containers.   Very low water requirements. Do not overwater if container-grown.

  Flower heads in clusters make a spectacular sight for many weeks, and an excellent cut flower for indoor decoration.
 

Designer Flora for Fauna!

 

The TM Pussy Paws is owned by Passionwood Perennials. Selected and developed by Passionwood Perennials, marketed by Austraflora Pty Ltd. The name Austraflora and its symbol are protected by ®.®

 
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