Spotlight on the Kangaroo Paw ‘Celebrations™’ range

A New Breed of our Native Icon

Few plants say “Australian Garden” quite like the Kangaroo Paw. Discover the amazing colours of the new ‘Celebrations™’ range of this uniquely Australian plant.

At a Glance

• Position: Full sun for the best flowering and strongest stems
• Flowers: Varieties include Celebrations™ Carnival featuring soft-purple flowers with green interiors. Bush Gems Celebrations™ Fireworks which is known for its showstopping colour combination of blue flowers and a bright red base, and Celebrations™ Masquerade with displays of teal-blue flowers on branched stalks above grass-like foliage
• Height: Celebrations™ are generally taller Kangaroo Paw varieties, reaching up to 1.5m in flower
• Flowering: Spring through summer, with sporadic flowering at other times in mild climates
• Soil: Free-draining, low-phosphorus soil is essential

Why Grow It

The Anigozanthos ‘Celebrations™’ range was bred by Kings Park in WA and consists of unique extraordinary flower colours that have never been seen before in Kangaroo Paws.

How to Grow and Care for It

• Watering: Water regularly while establishing, then reduce to occasional deep watering once mature — established plants are quite drought-tolerant
• Feeding: Use a low-phosphorus, native-specific fertiliser in spring; avoid standard high-phosphorus fertilisers, which can damage the roots
• Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems at the base after flowering to encourage fresh growth and tidy the clump
• Drainage: Essential — kangaroo paws dislike wet feet, so avoid heavy clay soils or improve drainage before planting
• Disease watch: In humid climates, watch for ink spot disease (dark blotches on leaves); improve airflow and avoid overhead watering to reduce risk

Design Ideas

Plant ‘Celebrations™’ Kangaroo Paws toward the back or middle of a native garden bed where its height can shine or use it as a striking architectural feature near an entrance. It pairs beautifully with grevilleas, westringias, and ornamental grasses for a classic native garden look, and works equally well in large pots on a sunny patio.

Common Problems

• Ink spot disease in humid or overly damp conditions — improve airflow and avoid wetting foliage
• Root rot in poorly draining soil — always ensure excellent drainage
• Reduced flowering in too much shade — full sun is essential for the best display

Ready to Add This to Your Garden?

The Kangaroo Paw ‘Celebrations™’ range delivers everything gardeners love about this native icon, but with amazing new colours. With the right sunny, well-drained spot, it’s a genuinely low-maintenance way to add striking colour and movement to your garden.

Visit your local Gro garden centre to see the Kangaroo Paw ‘Celebrations™’ range in person and get advice on the best spot for them in your garden — see you in store!