Overview
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Anigozanthos, part of the Haemodoraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Anigozanthos 'Space Age' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include low maintenance, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' is a cultivar of the Anigozanthos genus, which comprises tufted, evergreen perennials growing from rhizomes. This cultivar features long, strap-like leaves and upright stems that bear racemes of tubular, hairy, hooded flowers. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for low-maintenance gardens, cut flowers, and wall side borders, 'Space Age' is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best appreciated in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anigozanthos
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anigozanthos 'Space Age'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anigozanthos 'Space Age'?
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anigozanthos 'Space Age' need?
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Anigozanthos 'Space Age' hardy in the UK?
Anigozanthos 'Space Age' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Anigozanthos 'Space Age'?
Seed, Division.