{"product_id":"anigozanthos-flavidus-bush-ballad","title":"Anigozanthos flavidus 'Bush Ballad'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush Ballad Kangaroo Paw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehybrid (\u003cem\u003eA. humilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e×\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. flavidus\u003c\/em\u003e) 'Bush Ballad'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHaemodoraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian native hybrid (Bush Gems® series)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen clumping perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most prolific flowering kangaroo paws available, Anigozanthos 'Bush Ballad' pumps out masses of vivid red blooms for most of the year, making it a standout performer in Adelaide's Mediterranean climate. Compact and upright with bright green strap-like foliage, it delivers non-stop colour without the size or fuss of larger kangaroo paw varieties.\u003cbr\u003eThe small but numerous velvety red flowers are irresistible to honeyeaters and make excellent long-lasting cut flowers. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, 'Bush Ballad' suits everything from front-of-border planting and mass displays to courtyard pots and coastal gardens. A reliable, low-maintenance Australian native that earns its place in any sunny SA garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5–0.8 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (compact upright clumping habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFast — 20–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmooth, bright green strap-like leaves; upright; evergreen year-round; no significant seasonal colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMasses of small, velvety bright red flowers with green interiors on branching stems; spring through autumn with flushes year-round; excellent as cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen foliage year-round → prolific red flowers spring through autumn → sporadic flowering through winter in mild conditions → strong regrowth and new flowering stems in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutstanding nectar source for honeyeaters; attracts bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; heat-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; light frost hardy in Adelaide; dislikes waterlogged soils and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–4 plants per m² for mass planting; 40–50 cm spacing in borders; ideal in pots (30–40 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known toxicity to cats or dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun for best flowering; tolerates light part shade but reduces flower output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight, free-draining sandy or sandy loam soils; well-suited to Adelaide's neutral to slightly alkaline soils; avoid heavy clay without amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove spent flower stems at ground level to encourage new flushes; cut back any blackened or dead foliage; feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring and summer; divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5–8+ years with regular division and good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for Mediterranean SA — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcid to neutral; tolerates slightly alkaline soils typical of Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for a bold, season-long carpet of red that draws birds and pollinators into the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-of-border accent alongside Westringia, Lomandra and Grevillea for a cohesive native palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking container specimen for courtyards, patios and poolside areas in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower garden staple — long-lasting stems make excellent indoor arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for water-wise, low-maintenance native and cottage-style plantings across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Bush Ballad' is one of the hardest-working plants you can put in a South Australian garden. Compact enough for pots and small spaces yet bold enough for mass planting, it delivers vivid red flowers for most of the year with minimal fuss. The birds will love it, your vases will thank you, and it thrives on Adelaide's dry summers with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48863528878332,"sku":"ANIG-FLAV-BUSH-BALL-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/anigozanthos-flavidus-bush-ballad-kangaroo-paw-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773807543","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/anigozanthos-flavidus-bush-ballad","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}