{"product_id":"tango-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-tango","title":"Tango Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Tango'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTango Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Tango') is a popular sunset orange kangaroo paw that stays neat at about 1m tall and 80cm wide. Strappy evergreen leaves carry spikes of warm orange flowers from spring to summer. It is such an iconic Australian plant that it has featured on an Australia Post stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunset orange flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, toasty orange tones glow in full sun and look rich against green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat at around 1m tall and 80cm wide, it fits borders and pots without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strappy foliage stays tidy all year, so the plant looks good when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw birds into the garden and can be cut for indoor arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strappy leaves and upright flower spikes mix well with grasses, banksia and other natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in drifts of five or seven for a bold block of orange in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 35cm or larger pot of native potting mix suits one plant, in full sun with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it mid-border in a hot, well drained position, behind lower silver or grey-green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tango 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 Tango suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and dry inland gardens. In humid or frosty districts, grow it in a pot where you control drainage and can shelter it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil. Plant on a raised mound if your soil is clay, or use a pot filled with native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it settles in, then deeply in dry weather, letting 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 Prune old flowers and dead foliage regularly, and the plant will reward your efforts. Cut spent stems to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tango Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. 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, 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\"\u003eAll kangaroo paws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/kangaroo-paw-care-guide\"\u003eKangaroo paw care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Tango grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m tall and 80cm wide, so it suits a border or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart for a massed display. Closer planting crowds the clumps and reduces airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kangaroo paws need a sunny, well drained position with plenty of air to flower well and stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790168097087,"sku":"ANI-HYB-TANGO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tango-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-tango.jpg?v=1792194793","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tango-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-tango","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}