Big Roo® Red - Anigozanthos

Big Roo® Red is a large kangaroo paw with vivid scarlet, fuzzy tubular flowers carried on tall stems above a clump of narrow green leaves. Its vertical bloom display creates a strong focal point in sunny borders and large containers, while the compact leaf base can sit among lower plants. ## Landscape Use GreenFuse’s [botanical catalog](https://green-fuse.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/GreenFuse-Botanical_Catalog-2015.pdf) identifies Big Roo as a large landscape/accent series with a mature height of 48–60 inches. A [GreenFuse-attributed grower catalog](https://www.gulleygreenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Gulley-Greenhouse-Young-Plant-Catalog-2021-22.pdf) lists the Red selection as scarlet and gives shared series dimensions of 48–60 inches tall by 24–36 inches wide. The available grower range is 48–60 inches; leave space for taller stems, as garden size can vary with climate and culture. The [Australian National Botanic Gardens guide](https://anbg.gov.au/anigozanthos/index.html) notes that kangaroo paw flowers make good cut flowers and that long stalks rise above surrounding plants. ## Seasonal Interest Anigozanthos generally flowers over spring and summer. The Red selection brings strong warm-season color, and its nectar-bearing flowers are pollinated by birds. Timing can shift with local climate and the cultivar's growing conditions. ## Siting Give it a sunny position and freely draining soil. Water during establishment and active flowering, while avoiding persistently wet conditions around the crown. In cool, damp sites, check for black leaf blotches associated with ink disease; slugs and snails can also damage young growth. ## Maintenance Remove finished flower stems and damaged leaves as needed to keep the clump neat. Maintain airflow and avoid waterlogged soil, especially during cool weather.