Ruby Velvet

Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Ruby Velvet ™’ PPAF

An evergreen clumping strap leafed perennial with foliage 12 to 16 inches tall.

This landscape hardy kangaroo paw hybrid from Australian breeder Keith Oliver has flowering stems 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall bearing large stunning red flowers in spring and early summer.

Like other kangaroo paw in the Velvet Range, Ruby Velvet was bred for improved cold hardiness and ink spot tolerance which makes it ideal for low maintenance landscapes. Also, its compact foliage is far better at out competing weeds in the garden when compared to many common kangaroo paw.

Attracts hummingbirds.

 

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Name: Ruby Velvet
Plant Species: Anigozanthos Flavidus Hybrid, Kangaroo Paw, PPAF

Plant Care and Cultural Notes

  • 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.

  • Be careful not to damage the emerging young fans during pruning.

  • Hardy and evergreen to about 25 degrees F and will re-sprout after being knocked down by temperatures as low as 20 degrees F.


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