Anigozanthos ‘Bush Devil’, commonly known as Kangaroo Paw, is a compact, vibrant perennial that brings bold color and vertical movement into the landscape. It’s especially effective when you want strong visual impact without taking up too much space.

The foliage forms a low clump of narrow, grass like leaves that stay relatively clean and contained. From this base, upright flower stalks emerge, adding height and structure.

The flowers are a rich, velvety red, with that signature tubular shape that gives Kangaroo Paw its name. The color is intense and saturated, creating a strong focal point, especially when planted in groups.

It blooms through much of the warmer season, providing consistent color and attracting hummingbirds, which adds another layer of movement and interest.

Its compact size makes it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a repeating accent throughout a design.

Anigozanthos ‘Bush Devil’ grows best in full sun and requires well drained soil. It performs best with moderate watering and good air circulation, especially in warmer climates.

It typically reaches about 1 to 2 feet tall at the foliage, with flower stalks rising to around 2 to 3 feet. It is well suited for USDA zones 9 through 11. The foliage is evergreen in mild climates.

This plant has low toxicity and is generally safe for gardens with pets and children.

The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and are especially attractive to hummingbirds.

It is generally deer resistant.

Anigozanthos ‘Bush Devil’ fits especially well into Mediterranean, coastal, and modern garden designs, where its bold color and upright form can be used to create contrast and rhythm.

It pairs well with plants like Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ to create a complementary Australian palette, Festuca glauca to introduce a cool toned, low contrast layer, and Crassula ovata to add a simple, structural succulent element nearby.

Expert Tip:

Place this in full sun with good airflow, because proper light and circulation help maintain strong flowering and prevent decline. Removing older flower stalks and dead leaves will also keep the plant looking clean and encourage continued blooms.

— Nick from Rooted Theory