Anigozanthos Flavidus 'Bush Pearl'
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Kangaroo Paw Bush Pearl
Botanical Name: Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’ (Bush Gems® hybrid; not a true A. flavidus cultivar)
Family: Haemodoraceae
Origin: Western Australia (cultivar from the Bush Gems® breeding program)
Plant Type: Evergreen clump-forming perennial (rhizomatous)
Overview
A compact kangaroo paw with candy-pink to pale pink blooms on branched stems and neat fans of strappy green foliage. Flowers mainly spring–summer, with repeat spikes in warm climates; excellent for pots, borders and mass planting, and loved by pollinators.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 0.3–0.4 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (foliage); flower stems to 0.45–0.6 m
- Growth Rate: 15-30 cm per year under good conditions
- Foliage: Evergreen, strappy mid-green leaves in dense fans
- Flowers: Bright pink/candy-pink “paw” blooms mainly spring–summer, with potential extended flowering in mild areas
- Seasonal Interest: Long spring–summer show; may spot-flower outside peak in warm climates
- Wildlife Value: Nectar-rich—honeyeaters & bees
- Tolerance: Drought & heat tolerant once established; light frost; second-line coastal tolerant
- Planting Density: Borders/edging: 3 per metre (≈ 30–40 cm centres); Mass planting: 4–6 plants/m² (≈ 40–50 cm apart); Containers: 25–35 cm pots; size up as clumps thicken
- Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats & dogs (leaf hairs can irritate sensitive skin—gloves recommended)
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun (best flowering) to light part shade
- Soil: Well-drained sandy/loam; raise/mound on heavier sites
- Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal in winter
- Maintenance: Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove old leaf fans; light feed in spring with low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Divide clumps every 3–4 years
- Lifespan: 5–10+ years in well-drained sites
- Climate Zones: Temperate & Mediterranean SA; sheltered coastal OK
- Soil pH: Neutral (tolerates slightly acidic–slightly alkaline)
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Mass plant for a pink seasonal ribbon
- Sunny borders with grasses/greys
- Feature clumps in gravel gardens
- Cut flowers (good vase life)
Why You Will Love It
A reliable compact pink kangaroo paw with prolonged flowering and easy care—perfect for pots and small, water-wise SA gardens