RUBY VELVET™ Anigozanthos hybrid
- Bold, red flowers in abundance
- Kangaroo Paw with clean foliage
- Compact size
Description: Ruby Velvet™ Anigozanthos is a smaller Kangaroo Paw with clean, compact foliage that reaches 30cm – 40cm. It has an abundance of bold red flowers that reach to 70cm – 80cm high.
Size: 40cm high x 30cm wide.
Planting Density: 4–6 plants per m², 3–4 plants per linear metre.
Uses: Feature pots and low maintenance gardens. For lowest maintenance it is best planted behind/in between evergreen strappy leaf plants.
Position: Full sun open position. Best suits well drained soils or raised gardens, avoid wet feet. Tolerates frost and drought.
Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Ensure crown or base of plant is not below soil level. If required use a native slow release fertiliser in spring. Remove older flower stems and cut back foliage every 1-2 years, unless planted in bands between strappy leaf plants.
Where it works: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA & QLD (in northern QLD it is shorter lived, approx. 2-3 years. South it is longer term.)
Top Ruby Velvet™ Wholesale Growers
Some of the top wholesale growers listed below do also sell retail, those marked as Trade Only will not, all others will sell direct to the general public.
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Kenthurst Nursery (Trade Only) |
KENTHURST | 02 9654 1410 |  |
| Andreasens Green Wholesale Nursery (Trade Only) |
KEMPS CREEK | 02 9826 1911 | |
| Plants Plus Cumberland Forest | PENNANT HILLS | 02 9871 3222 | |
| Botanica Nurseries (Trade Only) |
SILVERDALE | 02 4774 2811 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Native Plant Wholesalers (Trade Only) |
COMPTON | 08 8726 6210 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Granton Plants (DJK Family Trust) | GRANTON | 03 6263 7988 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Tall Trees (Trade Only) |
BALNARRING | 03 5983 0166 | |
| Meyer Nurseries (Trade Only) |
BLIND BIGHT | 03 5998 3762 | |
| Southern Advanced Plants (Trade Only) |
DROMANA | 03 5987 2200 | |
| Rodilesa Plant Supplies | JUNORTOUN | 03 5449 3966 | |
| Prestige Plants (Trade Only) |
KINGLAKE | 03 5786 2036 | |
| Humphris Nursery (Trade Only) |
MOOROOLBARK | 03 9761 9688 | |
| Grower | Location | Phone | |
| Domus Nursery (Trade Only) |
HACKETTS GULLY | 08 9293 1768 | |
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GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the states/regions in Australia. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.
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