{"product_id":"royal-cheer-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-royal-cheer","title":"Royal Cheer Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Royal Cheer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Cheer Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Royal Cheer') is a compact form of the classic red and green kangaroo paw, growing 60cm to 90cm tall and about 60cm wide. Rich red and emerald green flowers, each bud tipped dark, appear in the warm months and may repeat through the year in favourable conditions. It is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos manglesii\u003c\/em\u003e, the species behind the traditional red and green paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic red and green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet and emerald flowers with a dark tip to each bud are the colours people picture when they think of a kangaroo paw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMay flower again.\u003c\/strong\u003e In favourable conditions it repeats flowering through the year, rather than giving a single flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a metre tall, it is a more manageable cousin of the full-sized species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e When not in flower, the neat leaves still look good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and cut flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It attracts birds, and the stems are ideal for cutting and floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a well drained, sunny border, where the red and green flowers stand out against grey-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of five or seven plants spaced 60cm apart makes a bold drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 30cm wide, filled with native potting mix, in full sun with plenty of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Royal Cheer 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 Royal Cheer suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland gardens. In humid or frosty areas, a pot is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil. Raise the bed on clay, or use 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, and let 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. Cutting flowers for the house also helps keep it producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Royal Cheer Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tubes are supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. A sold out tube means the grower has none right now, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns. Expect a small clump of neat leaves. 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\"\u003eSee 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\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower more than once a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. In favourable conditions it may repeat flower through the year, especially if you keep removing spent stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it related to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos manglesii\u003c\/em\u003e, the classic red and green kangaroo paw, bred as a more compact plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKangaroo paws are not known to be toxic to dogs or cats, which makes this a reasonable choice for gardens with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790168064319,"sku":"ANI-HYB-ROYALC-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/royal-cheer-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-royal-cheer.jpg?v=1792194784","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/royal-cheer-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-royal-cheer","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}