Anigozanthos 'Landscape Gold'

Kangaroo Paw Landscape Gold

Botanical Name: Anigozanthos 'Landscape Gold'
Family: Haemodoraceae
Origin: Western Australia (cultivar selection)
Plant Type: Evergreen clump-forming perennial (rhizomatous)

Overview

A robust landscaping kangaroo paw bred for big, golden flower spikes and improved garden performance. Forms tidy clumps of strappy green leaves with showy yellow flower stems mainly spring–summer, often with a light autumn flush in SA. Great for mass planting, borders and containers; attracts honeyeaters and pollinators.

Key Features

• Mature Size: 0.6–0.8 m H × 0.5–0.8 m W (foliage); flower stems to 1.0–1.2 m
• Growth Rate: 20-40 cm per year under good conditions
• Foliage: Evergreen, strappy green leaves in dense fans
• Flowers: Golden-yellow kangaroo paw blooms on tall stems, mainly spring–summer
• Seasonal Interest: Evergreen clump + long spring–summer display (possible autumn rebloom)
• Wildlife Value: Nectar-rich—honeyeaters, bees, butterflies
• Tolerance: Drought- and heat-tolerant once established; wind and second-line coastal tolerant; light frost;
• Planting Density: Borders/edging: 3 per metre (≈ 30–40 cm centres); Mass planting: 40–60 cm apart; Containers: 30–40 cm pots (size up as clumps thicken)
• Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats & dogs (leaf hairs may irritate sensitive skin—handle with gloves)

Where It Works Best

• Sunlight: Full sun (flowers best) to light part shade
• Soil: Well-drained sandy/loam; raised/mounded beds ideal
• 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; remove old/tatty leaves; light feed with low-P native fertiliser in spring; divide clumps every 3–4 years
• Lifespan: 5–10+ years in well-drained sites (divide to rejuvenate)
• Climate Zones: Temperate & Mediterranean SA; sheltered coastal OK
• Soil pH: Neutral (adaptable: slightly acidic–slightly alkaline)

Landscape & Design Ideas

• Mass plant for a golden seasonal band
• Sunny borders with grasses and grey natives
• Feature clumps in gravel gardens
• Cut flowers (long-lasting stems)

Why You Will Love It

Big gold flower spikes, water-wise toughness and neat, evergreen clumps—made for modern SA landscapes with pollinator appeal.