{"product_id":"amber-velvet-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid","title":"Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Amber Velvet' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmber Velvet Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amber Velvet') is a mid sized kangaroo paw grown for one thing: bold amber flower stems that rise 1m to 1.2m above a tidy clump of foliage about 50cm tall and 40cm wide. It comes from Ozbreed's Velvet series, selected for robust, clean leaves that stay presentable between flushes, and it takes frost and drought once established. In bands through strappy leaf plants it gives a bed warm colour with very little work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber flowers on tall stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The velvety flower heads sit well clear of the foliage, so the colour reads from across the garden and from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, robust foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kangaroo paws can look tired for half the year. This one was selected for leaves that hold up, which makes it useful in a massed bed, not only in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles a dry summer and a frosty winter in an open, well drained position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings the birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers, and kangaroo paw is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance in the right spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between evergreen strappy plants it needs little more than a tidy up every year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in drifts of five or more, three to five plants per square metre. The clumps knit into a band and the flower stems rise together in one sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmong strappy leaf plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it behind or between evergreen strappy plants such as lomandra and dianella, which carry the bed between flushes while the amber stems come up through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and raised beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50cm clump suits a large pot or a raised planter, where the sharp drainage it wants is easy to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in an open position. It is listed for every state and territory, and subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens all suit it. In northern Queensland it is shorter lived, about two to three years, while from Sydney south it is a long term plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil or a raised bed is the one requirement. Kangaroo paws rot in wet feet, so on heavy clay mound the bed and work through coarse compost. Keep the crown at or just above the soil surface and never bury it under mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for the first 8 to 13 weeks, then let the weather do most of the work. A chunky mulch keeps the roots cool. A native slow release fertiliser in spring is optional; rich feeding gives soft leaves and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems at the base once they fade. Every one to two years cut the foliage back hard in late winter so it regrows clean. Plants tucked between strappy leaf plants can skip the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw in 140mm pots in packs of 10, the right quantity for a massed band and the size that establishes fastest. Plants travel upright in their pots and settle within a few weeks in warm soil; expect the first run of flower stems in the following spring or summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kangaroo-paws\"\u003eBrowse the full kangaroo paw range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a massed bed, or 40cm for a tighter band. Along a path, two to three plants per metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk spot, a fungal disease, marks kangaroo paw leaves in humid or shady spots. Cut the foliage back hard, improve airflow and drainage, and it regrows clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn northern Queensland it is shorter lived, around two to three years. South of there it is a long term plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67784972239167,"sku":"ANI-HYB-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/amber-velvet-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid.jpg?v=1792128277","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/amber-velvet-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}