{"product_id":"bush-dance-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-dance","title":"Bush Dance Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Bush Dance'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush Dance Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Bush Dance') is a compact kangaroo paw about 60cm tall and 45cm wide, with red and emerald green flowers like a traffic light. The stems shade from purple to red as the flowers age, above short silver-grey leaves. It flowers later than most kangaroo paws, which stretches the season of colour through summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraffic light colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and emerald green blooms sit on stems that turn from purple to red as they age, so the display keeps changing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms later than other kangaroo paws, so planted beside earlier varieties it extends the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought hardy and tolerant of salty coastal conditions, it copes with hot, dry and windy sites better than many flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar for birds, flowers for the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers attract birds and are popular in cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it does best. Use a pot at least 30cm wide filled with free draining native potting mix, in full sun with good airflow. A pot is also the safest option in humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative garden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart along the front of a native bed, where its short stature keeps taller shrubs behind it in view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salty air does not bother it, so it suits exposed seaside beds as long as the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Dance Kangaroo Paw in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with plenty of airflow, in a frost-free position. Kangaroo paws prefer drier air, so Bush Dance is most at home in Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland gardens. In humid conditions a pot gives it the drainage and airflow it needs. In frosty districts, grow it in a pot you can shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, very free draining soil. On clay or in a heavy bed, plant on a raised mound or choose a pot filled with native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until it is established, then let it rely on rain except in long dry spells. Water at the base rather than over the leaves. Feed lightly in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the first flower spike to encourage new flower buds, then trim spent flowers and dead foliage regularly. Bush Dance is a short-lived variety, so replace it when it declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bush Dance Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Supply comes from our grower and is not constant. If the tube reads sold out, none is available at the moment, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it is back. Expect a small clump of silver-grey leaves that bulks up in full sun. Unpack promptly, plant at the same depth as the tube or pot and water in well.\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 all kangaroo paws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/kangaroo-paw-care-guide\"\u003eKangaroo paw care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will Bush Dance last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a short-lived variety, so expect a few good seasons rather than a decade. Growing it in a pot with sharp drainage gives it the best chance of lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pot is the best answer. Kangaroo paws suit humid conditions poorly, so give it full sun, airflow and very free draining mix instead of planting it in a damp bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers are popular in cut flower arrangements, and taking off the first flower spike helps the plant produce more buds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790167540031,"sku":"ANI-HYB-BUSHDA-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790167572799,"sku":"ANI-HYB-BUSHDA-140MM-P10","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bush-dance-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-dance.jpg?v=1792194720","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bush-dance-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-dance","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}