{"product_id":"ranger-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-ranger","title":"Ranger Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Ranger'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRanger Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Ranger') is a dwarf kangaroo paw about 60cm tall and 50cm wide, with dark rusty red flowers over a long season. Evergreen foliage keeps its tidy shape between flowers, and the compact habit suits borders, rockeries and pots. It does best in dry, sunny positions with sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark rusty red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, warm red that enriches a native landscape and stands out against green and grey foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering period.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms run from spring into summer, and trimming spent stems keeps the plant looking fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy when not in flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, neat foliage means it still earns its place between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it works in pots, rockeries and small drifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for birds and vases.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract birds and can be cut for indoor arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dwarf paw suits the dry, sunny parts of the garden. Plant 50cm apart so the clumps just touch, and pair them with silver or grey-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of five or seven, spaced 50cm apart, gives a bold block of dark red in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot about 30cm wide and native potting mix to provide the drainage kangaroo paws like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ranger Kangaroo Paw in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a frost-free location with plenty of air. Kangaroo paws like well drained, somewhat drier conditions, so Ranger suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland gardens. In humid or frosty districts, a pot is a safer bet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil. Raise the bed on clay, or grow it in a pot of native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, then deeply in dry weather, letting the soil surface dry between waterings. Feed in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune old flowers and dead foliage regularly, and the plant will reward your efforts. Cut flower stems right to the base once they have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ranger Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small, leafy young plant. Unpack promptly, plant at the same depth as the tube in full sun 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\"\u003eExplore the kangaroo paw collection\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\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that bring birds to the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ranger good for rockeries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a dwarf kangaroo paw that suits borders and rockeries in dry parts of the garden, as long as the drainage is sharp and the spot is sunny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut old flower stems to the base and remove dead foliage regularly. That keeps the clump tidy and encourages new flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does well in a container. Use native potting mix, a pot about 30cm wide and a spot with full sun and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790167998783,"sku":"ANI-HYB-RANGER-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ranger-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-ranger.jpg?v=1792194776","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ranger-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-ranger","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}