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Kangaroo Paw ‘Ballad Red’

Anigozanthos 'Ballad Red'

Light

Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water

Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Habit

Perennial clump

Toxicity

Description

Compact kangaroo paw hybrid bred for heat and humidity tolerance, with vibrant red tubular flowers on tall stems above strap-like foliage. Needs sharp drainage and afternoon shade in the low desert, where it is often short-lived and sensitive to alkaline soil.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Growth Habit

Perennial clump

Mature Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Flower Color

Foliage Color

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Specimen / Accent

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Amended / Rich, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Agave, Lantana, Leucophyllum, Penstemon, Salvia

Non-toxic

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; dislikes heavy alkaline soil (amend and mulch).

Mature size: 1-2 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate