{"product_id":"valentine-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-valentine","title":"Valentine Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos hybrid 'Valentine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eValentine Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Valentine') is a compact kangaroo paw that grows about 50cm tall and 40cm wide. Clear, warm pink flowers stand on straight stems from autumn to spring above slender blue-green leaves. It belongs to the Celebrations series bred by Kings Park Botanic Gardens in Perth, and it is all about the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear warm pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are a clean, bright pink that stands out against the slender blue-green leaves, which gives you a soft colour to plan around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight, tidy stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers rise on upright stems above the clump, which makes the plant easy to place and easy to cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetite and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall and 40cm wide it is small enough for pots, borders and tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn to spring colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers run through the cooler months, and they are nectar rich and bird attracting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt air, drought and a light overnight frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of Valentine by the front door or on a balcony gives months of pink at eye level. Use a free draining native potting mix in a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mixed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in groups of three or five at the front of a native or cottage bed. The slender blue-green leaves sit well beside silver and grey foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight stems and nectar-rich flowers are excellent in arrangements, and picking them encourages the plant to push up more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Valentine Kangaroo Paw in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants a sunny, frost free location with plenty of air. Once established it tolerates salt air, drought and a light overnight frost. Like all kangaroo paws it does best in drier climates, such as Mediterranean and warm temperate gardens. In humid regions, give it the sunniest and airiest position, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in light, free draining soil. If you garden on clay, build a raised mound or use a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer. After that, a deep drink in dry weather is enough. A light feed of low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the first flower spike to help stimulate new buds. Prune spent flowers and dead foliage regularly to prolong flowering and keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Valentine Kangaroo Paw as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are a practical way to plant a group of three or five. Plants travel upright. Unpack them promptly, plant at the same depth as the tube, and water in well. Expect slender blue-green foliage first, with flower stems following as the plant matures.\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 every kangaroo paw we grow\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 thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour is Valentine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, warm pink, borne on straight stems from autumn to spring. The leaves are slender and blue-green, so the flowers do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm tall and 40cm wide, so it stays compact enough for pots and small garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles a light overnight frost once established. Grow it in a pot you can shelter if your winters are colder than that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787164975423,"sku":"ANI-HYB-VALENT-tube","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/valentine-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-valentine.jpg?v=1792149338","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/valentine-kangaroo-paw-anigozanthos-hybrid-valentine","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}