Red Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos x 'Big Red'

$144⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Red Kangaroo Paw highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Anigozanthos x 'Big Red'
Growing Zones

9-11
Mature Height

4 - 6 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 9-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

So unique and outstanding, the tropical Red Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos x 'Big Red') are fuzzy blooms that rise high above the spear-like green mounds of foliage to add curiosity to your garden beds, borders and planters in any sunny area!

Spreading modestly by rhizomes, these natives of Western Australia are perennials that attract loads of butterflies, beneficial pollinators and even hummingbirds! The texture of the flowers and the tall wands of blooms create long-lasting interest and color throughout the summer!

Kangaroo Paw plants are perennials with Iris-like foliage and bloom from spring through fall in USDA zones 9 and up. Northern gardeners can enjoy these plants as thrillers and focal points in their pots and containers, while everyone enjoys these unique blooms in floral design bouquets!

Planting and Application:

Red Kangaroo Paws are great in the Perennial and modern Cottage borders, update tired mixed plantings in porch pots or garden beds alike! Unique cut flowers for cutting gardens, plant a few extras for your hummingbirds and pollinators to attract these delightful visitors!

Highly xeric plants, and once established thrive in tough locations and even along seaside or roadside conditions. Thriving in heat and sun, these are easy-care perennials and have very low water needs, so go ahead and use these in sunny patio plantings and along walkways and paths to add curious fuzzy red blooms anywhere!

Fuzzy Red Flower Clusters & Yellow Petals
Short Green Spear-Like Foliage
Long-Lasting Blooms - Great Floral Design
Fantastic Container & Border Plant
Tough & Versatile & Adaptable

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Kangaroo Paw grows in full sun and well-drained soils best. After flowering, all of the old flower stems should be cut out to the ground and late winter, before it starts to grow in early spring. Northern gardeners can dig these rhizomes up and store them in a cool location.

Full Sun & Part Sun
Low-Moisture Needs Once Established
Organic Well-Drained Soil
Xeric & Salt Tolerant

Red Kangaroo Paw plants are fantastic perennials with fuzzy bloom clusters and spiky spear-like green foliage! You’ll enjoy these curious plants in any location of your garden this year, but only if you order today at NatureHills.com before they’re gone!