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Anigozanthos 'Bush Garnet' - Evergreen compact medium sized kangaroo paw with large burgundy flowers. This plant was the result of crossing Anigozanthos preissii (seed parent) with 'Bush Twilight' (pollen parent) bred by Angus Stewart in 1992. This plant is slighlty larger than the dwarf Kangaroo paw 'Bush Ranger' but still considerably smaller than standard sized plants. As with others in the bush series it was bred to be resistant to disease and have good garden longevity. Plant in a sunny and open position in the garden in well-drained soils. Irrigate regularly and fertilize in spring (not heavily and keep phosphorus on the low side). Fans only flower once and need to be cleaned out after the flowering period so remove the old leaves down to as low as possible at the end of a season. Care should be exercised that the new emerging fans are not damaged. Treat for snails. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. Attracts hummingbirds.
The information about Anigozanthos 'Bush Garnet' that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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