Anigozanthos Bush Tenacity

Common Name: Kangaroo Paw 'Bush Tenacity'

Description:
Anigozanthos 'Bush Tenacity' is a compact, evergreen perennial renowned for its vibrant display of medium-sized, bright yellow flowers atop red-hued stems. These tubular, fuzzy blooms, reminiscent of a kangaroo's paw, appear profusely from spring through autumn, adding a striking contrast to the plant's clumping, grass-like foliage. In Melbourne's climate, 'Bush Tenacity' thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils and prefers a sunny position to achieve optimal flowering. It's drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during extended dry periods. Regular removal of spent flower stems at ground level encourages continuous blooming and maintains the plant's neat appearance. This variety is also known to attract nectar-feeding birds and bees, enhancing the garden's biodiversity.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 60 cm
• Width: Approximately 50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Bright Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Dianella (Flax Lily)
• Lomandra

These companions thrive in similar conditions and enhance the visual appeal of Australian native gardens.