Anigozanthos manglesii X hybride
This species can be grown in pots or in open ground in the warmer regions. and is reputed to be more hardy than A. flavidus. Flowers midsummer with red perianth tubes, the short lobes are also red on the inside.
The genus
The rhizomes produce a fan of swordlike evergreen leaves. At the beginning of the summer, racemes of curious pawlike long lasting flowers appear : a tubular perianth topped with 6 short lobes. Establishment and growth is quite slow. Very suitable for regions with a hot and dry summer. In cooler zones it should be grown under protection. The best planting period is at the beginning of the active growth period. This genus is subsceptable to chlorose in alcaline soils.
- Family :Haemodoraceae
- Native to :Australie (Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Red
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)