The cultivar is quite long-lived, some plants have been in cultivation at the Gardens for up to 8 years. This vigorous species is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and climatic conditions, but can be damaged by heavy frost. The flower-stalk can grow to 2 m tall. The flowers usually appear yellow-green, but a wide range of colour forms are available. It is best to buy this species in flower to determine the flower colour.
Plants grow well in full sun or dappled shade.
This short-lived species is often treated as an annual at the Gardens. The striking red and green flowers are supported on a red stalk which grows about 1 m. This species is the floral emblem of Western Australia . The cultivar Anigozanthos 'Bush Emerald' has similar coloured flowers and is generally easier to grow. Anigozanthos 'Pink Joey' This cultivar was probably originally a sport of Anigozanthos flavidus .