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Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos flavidus

Perennial

Tubular flowers with fuzzy exterior resembling kangaroo paws. Australian native. Exotic and unique. Floral emblem of Western Australia. Modern and architectural. Symbol of uniqueness.

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 10 to 21 days

when properly cared for

Extremely long-lasting cut flower

Cut when most flowers on the stem are open

Remove lower leaves and place in fresh water

Tolerates dry conditions well

Long-lasting - 10-14 days

Remove lower foliage

Change water every 3-4 days

Can dry naturally

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Kangaroo Paw has no fragrance

Fun Facts

Named for the fuzzy paw-like shape of the flower clusters

Floral emblem of Western Australia

The velvet texture is actually fine hairs covering the flowers

Hummingbirds in gardens and honeyeaters in Australia pollinate them

Origin & History

Native to Australia

Endemic to southwestern Australia, Kangaroo Paw was first collected by European botanists in 1770. It became the floral emblem of Western Australia in 1960. Commercial cut flower production began in the 1980s, and today Australia exports millions of stems annually to florists worldwide.