Re: Kangaroo Paws - Anigozanthos

They grow very well up here in Kula, Maui.  Even with the annual summer
drought. I was told by the owner of the Kula Botanical Garden that the
green/chartruce var drops seeds that germinate freely everywhere in the
garden.  I recall that the seeds take a while to germinate (6 months or
so...).

MTF

>I'm glad anigozanthos is in the discussion right now. Mine, in Berkeley,
>Calif., are doing well in clay soil with good drainage (I'm on a slope).
>They are watered with the plants they are with, once a week except during
>heat spells when they are watered every other day.
>I would especially like to know if there is a very dark red anigozanthos?
>I have been looking for 'Garnet' here, but maybe I should be looking for
>'Bush Garnet'? I like the really tall ones. Anyway, if anyone knows where
>I might find some, either plants or seeds, please let me know.
>Thanks,
>Elly Bade
>Berkeley, CA
>
>On Tue, 13 Jul 1999, Amy wrote:
>
>> The following from "Sunset Western Garden" book
>>
>> Anigozanthos, Kangaroo Paw, haemodoraceae
>> Evergreen perennials Zones 12, 13, 15, 24 (Sunset zones)
>> Full sun, Regular water during flowering. (Mine get regular water year
>> round, because of the plants they're with)
>> Native to open eucalyptus forests in western
>> Australia. From thick rootstocks grow clumps of dark green, smooth,
>> swordlike ....Blooms from late spring to fall if spent flowering spikes are
>> cut to ground. Light sandy soil or heavier soil with good drainage
>>
>> The earth is the LORD'S and the fulness thereof
>> Amy of Marvelous Gardens
>> delicious design in landscape
>> zone 10 or 23 in Orange County, Calif.
>> www.ecom.net/~jimandmissi/marvelous
>>
>>
>>


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