{"product_id":"anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-sunburst","title":"Anigozanthos hybrid 'Bush Sunburst'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKangaroo Paw ‘Bush Sunburst’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Bush Sunburst’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eHaemodoraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eWestern Australia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clump-forming perennial (rhizomatous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Bush Sunburst’ is a vibrant, long-flowering kangaroo paw bred for strong colour and improved garden performance—ideal for Adelaide’s hot, dry Mediterranean climate. It forms tidy fans of mid-green strappy leaves and sends up striking orange–gold flower stems from spring through autumn, with repeated flushes in warm weather. Flowers are velvet-textured, highly nectar-rich, and brilliant for attracting honeyeaters and pollinators. A hardy, low-water perennial suited to borders, mass planting, gravel gardens, and feature pots. Leaves may take on soft copper or red tints in cold weather or dry periods, adding extra seasonal interest. While not fragrant, blooms have the typical mild earthy scent of kangaroo paws when handled.\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 0.45–0.6 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (foliage); flower stems to 0.8–1.2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strappy mid-green leaves; may develop copper or reddish tints in winter\/dryness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange–gold, velvet-textured blooms on upright stems; heaviest spring–summer, with autumn rebloom in SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clump with long flowering season and occasional winter foliage colour shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly nectar-rich; attracts honeyeaters, bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; heat- and wind-tolerant; copes with second-line coastal exposure; light frost tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders: 3 per metre (≈30–40 cm centres). Mass planting: 40–60 cm apart. Pots: 30–40 cm diameter\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats \u0026amp; dogs (leaf hairs may irritate sensitive skin—gloves recommended)\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 Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; raised or mounded beds recommended on clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal winter watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base; trim older leaves to rejuvenate clumps; apply low-phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; divide clumps every 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent in Mediterranean and temperate SA; suited to Adelaide plains, foothills, and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly acidic\/alkaline (adaptable with good drainage)\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 glowing band of orange–gold seasonal colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny borders paired with grasses, grevillea and lomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature clumps in gravel, native or contemporary low-water gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pots in courtyards and alfresco spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower variety (long-lasting stems)\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 Sunburst’ delivers intense, glowing colour for months, thrives in South Australia’s dry heat, and invites pollinators into the garden. With its tidy habit, hardy nature and minimal maintenance needs, it’s a standout performer in both native and modern Mediterranean landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48579697705212,"sku":"ANIG-HYBR-BUSH-SUNB-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-sunburst-kangaroo-paw-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1764899069","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/anigozanthos-hybrid-bush-sunburst","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}