{"product_id":"bush-glow-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-glow","title":"Bush Glow Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Bush Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush Glow Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Bush Glow') is a small, bushy kangaroo paw about 50cm tall and 50cm wide that glows orange and gold. Its paws run from deep orange at the base to golden yellow at the tip, with lime green inside, and they appear from spring right through to autumn. At this size it fits balconies, patios and the front of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA glowing colour mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep orange shading to golden yellow, with a lime green inside, gives each flower more depth than a single colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of small flowers open from spring through to autumn, far longer than many shrubs manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm in height and width, it suits pots, balconies and narrow borders where larger paws would crowd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is good for attracting native birds and other wildlife, and it blends well beside banksia, grevillea and other natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal spray is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands up to salt-laden air, so it is a sensible choice near the sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm pot of free draining native potting mix on a sunny balcony or patio suits it well, as long as air moves around the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront of borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a row or small drift along a sunny edge. The orange blooms look best against green and grey-green native foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with banksia and grevillea for a planting that works for birds and for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Glow Kangaroo Paw in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a frost-free spot with plenty of air movement. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland gardens best. In humid or frosty districts, a pot lets you control drainage and shelter the plant when the weather turns. It will stand up to coastal spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil. Add coarse sand or plant on a mound if your soil is heavy, and use a native potting mix for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist while the plant settles in, then water deeply in dry spells and let the surface dry between waterings. Feed 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 help stimulate new buds. Then cut spent flowers and dead foliage regularly, and the plant will keep rewarding you with fresh blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bush Glow Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Our grower supplies the tube stock and it is not always available. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none just now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small, leafy young clump. Plant it at the same depth as the tube or pot, in full sun, and water it 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\"\u003eSee the full kangaroo paw range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/kangaroo-paw-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow kangaroo paws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should I remove the first flower spike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems odd, but removing the first spike helps stimulate new flower buds. The plant then builds a fuller display over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle coastal spray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It stands up to salt-laden air, though it still needs very free draining soil and full sun to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does. It is compact, flowers for months and grows well in a pot, so a sunny balcony with some air movement is a good home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790167605567,"sku":"ANI-HYB-BUSHGL-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790167638335,"sku":"ANI-HYB-BUSHGL-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bush-glow-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-glow.jpg?v=1792194730","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bush-glow-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-glow","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}