Anigozanthos hybrid 'Tequila Sunrise'

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Tequila Sunrise Kangaroo Paw

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Description

This attractive perennial reaches 3' tall and 3' wide. Leaves are strap-like, evergreen, and green. During spring and summer, fuzzy, tubular orange flowers appear. Blooms are curved at the tips. This plant needs full sun and well draining soil. It likes sandy soil. Protect from frost as it can burn leaves. After flowering period, remove old stems and leaves. Use slow release fertilizer. It requires medium amount of watering.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.