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Anigozanthos or Kangeroo Paw - this clump forming perennial originates from Australia
There are quite a few varieties, all with exquisite flowers of this rare and unusual plant, but, as it is not readily available outside of Australia, has become a 'plant collectors' plant.
I was lucky enough to acquire some seeds of Anigozanthos Flavidus 3 years ago and my plants are now looking quite large and lush with plenty of foliage, but as yet - am still waiting to see some flowers
My yellow and orange one should be looking like this
My red one - like this
My pink one - like this
and my plain yellow one - like this
As far as I knew, when started from seed, these plants would take up to 2 years to flower, so as I haven't yet seen a single flower, am hoping that someone else has grown these plants from seed, and could perhaps have some helpful
hints and tips, on how to get them to flower or maybe it is just a matter , of being a bit more patient![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Now that I have introduced you to this unusual plant, you may also wish to grow it, which is not as hard as it sounds, even though it is rare and unusual - just keep an eye out for the seeds, as they pop up in the most unusual places, not just Exotic Seed Suppliers.
There are quite a few varieties, all with exquisite flowers of this rare and unusual plant, but, as it is not readily available outside of Australia, has become a 'plant collectors' plant.
I was lucky enough to acquire some seeds of Anigozanthos Flavidus 3 years ago and my plants are now looking quite large and lush with plenty of foliage, but as yet - am still waiting to see some flowers
My yellow and orange one should be looking like this
My red one - like this
My pink one - like this
and my plain yellow one - like this
As far as I knew, when started from seed, these plants would take up to 2 years to flower, so as I haven't yet seen a single flower, am hoping that someone else has grown these plants from seed, and could perhaps have some helpful
hints and tips, on how to get them to flower or maybe it is just a matter , of being a bit more patient
Now that I have introduced you to this unusual plant, you may also wish to grow it, which is not as hard as it sounds, even though it is rare and unusual - just keep an eye out for the seeds, as they pop up in the most unusual places, not just Exotic Seed Suppliers.