perennial

Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw

The Story

Plant Bio

Anigozanthos, commonly known as Kangaroo Paw, are evergreen perennials native to Western Australia, recognised for their unique paw-shaped flowers. These plants form basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves and produce tall, upright flowering stems.

'Bush Gold' is a vibrant, fuzzy golden-yellow cultivar forming an upright, evergreen clump of mid-green, sword-like foliage. Its velvety, tubular flowers are borne in dense clusters on branching reddish-green stems, rising well above the leaves from spring through summer.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides vibrant, fuzzy golden-yellow flowers on upright stems, contrasting with clean mid-green, sword-like foliage, offering architectural interest.

Suitable for garden beds, containers, and mass plantings in various Australian climate zones, offering drought tolerance once established.

Attracts Australian nectar-feeding birds, such as honeyeaters, and small native marsupials like honey possums, supporting local wildlife.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

35 inches

Width

30 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low to Moderate

Humidity

Dry to Moderate

Lifespan

Short to Medium

Native To

Garden cultivar of hybrid origin (derived from Western Australian native parentage)

Toxicity

Non-toxic, may cause minor skin irritation

Bloom period

Spring – Autumn

In flower about 7 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Pro Tip

Kangaroo paws are short-to-medium-lived perennials that require heavy post-flowering rejuvenation cutting or periodic clump division to maintain vigour; avoid over-watering during winter dormancy.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide full sun for optimal flower colour and density.
Ensure high drainage; plant in well-drained sandy loams or gritty potting mixes.
Prune old spent flowering stems and dead foliage back hard to ground level annually after flowering.
Apply a low-phosphorus, slow-release native plant fertiliser annually in late winter or early spring.
Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal risks.

Don't

Do not plant in waterlogged or heavy clay soils.
Avoid high-nitrogen or high-phosphorus fertilisers, or bird/fish-meal heavy organic manures.
Do not over-water during winter dormancy.
Never prune below the rhizome level into non-viable dead wood without living growth points.
Avoid heavy applications of phosphorus-rich fertilisers.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Divide
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Garden bedsContainersMass plantingCoastal gardensDrought-tolerant gardens

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw questions

What zones can Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw grow in?

Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw bloom?

Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw typically blooms in spring through autumn. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw need full sun?

Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.