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Bush Gems Celebrations Anigozanthos Carnivale PPAF (that was a mouthful) is another vibrant kangaroo paw with rich purple blooms and soft blue-green foliage, developed through the Bush Gems Celebrations® breeding program by Kings Park & Botanic Garden in Western Australia. This hybrid was created to showcase unique flower colors while improving disease resistance, making it both striking and garden-ready.
 
To make it feel at home, plant it in well-drained soil with full sun for the best flowering, but in very hot inland areas, some afternoon shade would be appreciated. While it's relatively low-maintenance, removing spent flowers (and the fan of leaves they grew from) can encourage continued blooming. Ideal for pots, planters, or raised garden beds, Carnivale brings the show to any setting.
 
Flower Color: Purple
Bloomtime: Spring-Summer
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Exposure: Sun
Soil Type: Good Drainage
Cold Tolerance: 28-32f
Irrigation requirements: Low to Medium