How to Grow Kangaroo Paw

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the soil.

   Always provide soil that drains well.
   
   Use a location that is in full sun.
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   Step 2: Plant the kangaroo paw.

   Ensure that the crown is no deeper in the soil than it was in the pot from the nursery. , Although kangaroo paw is drought tolerant once it is established, watering is important after planting and when the flowering stems are elongating during spring.
   
   When watering, avoid watering the foliage; focus on the soil. , While the kangaroo paw does not need fertiliser, giving it some will boost the flower production.
   
   Apply in spring and in autumn, using a fertiliser that has controlled release. , When pruning, prune close to ground level.
   
   Do this after flowering has finished for the season. , Although able to tolerate temperature extremes well, kangaroo paw flowers will not emerge if subjected to more than a very light frost.
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   Step 3: Water well.

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   Step 4: Feed the plant.

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   Step 5: Prune.

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   Step 6: Guard from frost.

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