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Anigozanthos Ruby Velvet™ 180MM

Anigozanthos hybrid 'Ruby Velvet™'

I am Anigozanthos Ruby Velvet™. My family originated from South Western Australia.

Habit Strappy - Bird attracting
Plant family Haemodoraceae
I am a smaller Kangaroo Paw with an abundance of bold red flowers and a naturally tidy habit. I appreciate good drainage and will perform at my best with an annual application of quality slow release fertiliser applied in spring. I tolerate dry conditions but will perform at my best with consistent moisture. Remove my spent blooms at the base to maintain a tidy appearance. I was bred for toughness and general landscape conditions. My drought and frost tolerance is very high relative to many other Kangaroo Paws. I am highly resistant to black spot which also affects many other Kangaroo Paws. I create stunning impact mass planted with 4 to 6 plants per square metre. As a cut flower I am long lived in a vase when being enjoyed indoors.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a unique Australian native, just as happy in large pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden
I produce masses of dark red flowers from green foliage in spring and summer. I am a great cut flower
My long lived blooms attract honey eaters and other small nectar feeding birds
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 80cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established but perform at my best in consistently moist soils
I do well in most soils but thrive in sandy soils. Hardy I tolerate extremes of temperature
Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Cut flowers Red flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success

Fertilise me regularly and cut back spent flowers to keep me looking at my best

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Planting & care

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Ongoing care

Low care once established. Remove spent flower stems and rejuvenate foliage periodically; extra grooming helps maintain the best display.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning
Ask your retailer for Anigozanthos Ruby Velvet™ by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.
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Anigozanthos Ruby Velvet™

Anigozanthos hybrid 'Ruby Velvet™'

Natures Nectar® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 180mm

Product code: ANIRUV18S

Bunnings Fineline: 0336333

Barcode: 9319711054822

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.