Anigozanthos ‘Firehouse Orange’

Family: Haemodoraceae

Common Name: Firehouse Orange Kangaroo Paw

Origin: Hybrid selection from Western Australian species; bred for height, vibrant orange color, and landscape resilience

Description:

‘Firehouse Orange’ is a tall, dramatic Kangaroo Paw variety that delivers brilliant orange blooms held high on strong, upright red-green stems. Mature plants form robust clumps of strap-like foliage 24–36 in (60–90 cm) tall, with flower spikes reaching up to 5–6 ft (1.5–1.8 m). The vivid, velvety orange flowers appear from late spring through fall, offering stunning color and reliable performance in both home gardens and large-scale landscapes.

This variety is prized for its durability, rich saturation, and long bloom period. It thrives in full sun and dry conditions, adding vertical structure and intense color to mixed plantings.