Anigozanthos ‘Scorchers Flame’
Kangaroo Paw (hybrid)
This beautiful Anigozanthos hybrid provides a stunning late spring to early summer show of beautiful bright orange, velvety flowers.
This kangaroo paw is a strappy-leaved plant that can reach a height of 80 cm. Honey eaters love the rich nectar and will make for happy garden neighbours! Mass planted with other kangaroo paws, 'Scorchers Flame' makes for an excellent display.
Grow it at home
- An adaptable plant and will grow well in most soils, but prefers sand
- Water in well at time of planting and monitor its water needs carefully for the first winter and summer. After this, ensure it has moisture during extended dry periods
- When flowering has finished, cut the flower stalks off at their base, but do not cut the foliage.
- Apply a slow-release native plant fertiliser at planting and annually in autumn
Anigozanthos rufus ‘Scorchers Flame’ was bred as part of the Kings Park Plant Development program, and released in partnership with the Perth Scorchers.
Find it in Kings Park
See this Kangaroo Paw's fiery orange colour for yourself in the Aspects Mound.
Out in the wild
Keep an eye out for these stunning Anigozanthos hybrids in amenity landscapes around Perth.
