Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Anigozanthos
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
100.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Wall Germander
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Hydrangea
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensie
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensia
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensja
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Hibiscus
Family
Haemodoraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
-
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Wall Germander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wall Germander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.