Overview

Anigozanthus coccinea is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Anigozanthos, part of the Haemodoraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Anigozanthus coccinea 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 cut flowers and wall side borders.

About

Anigozanthus coccinea is a tufted evergreen cultivar belonging to the genus Anigozanthos, which is part of the Haemodoraceae family. This plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing aspect and benefits from a sheltered exposure. It prefers well-drained soils, including loam and sand, and can tolerate both acid and alkaline pH levels. Suitable for use as cut flowers or in wall side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Anigozanthos is a genus of plant found naturally in the Southwestern Australia biogeographic region, belonging to the bloodwort family Haemodoraceae. The 11 species and their subspecies are commonly known as kangaroo paw or wallaby paw, depending on their size, and the shape and colour of their flowers. A further species, previously identified as Anigozanthos fuliginosus, was separated to a monotypic genus as Macropidia fuliginosa.

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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

Anigozanthus coccinea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cut flowers, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anigozanthus coccinea

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions