Kings Park and Botanic Garden have grown a blue kangaroo paw! 🌱💙 Lead plant breeder Digby Growns said the stunning new colour was discovered during research into making more disease resistant versions of existing species of kangaroo paws. "I walked around the corner and there it was [a blue kangaroo paw]. I was just astonished, amazing – gobsmacked," he said. "Over about three generations of breeding, one of the progeny came up with a blue flower. "It’s a shorter, lower growing kangaroo paw th

🌿 Kangaroo Paws: Australia’s Floral Gem 🐾 Kangaroo paws, native to Western Australia's southwest, are famous for their unique, velvety flowers resembling the paws of our national symbol 🌸. Digby’s breeding program focuses on developing vibrant new colours, disease-resistant varieties, and plants with longer flowering seasons. He explains how natural pollination (without genetic modification) is key, using pollen from one flower to cross-pollinate another 🌺. Pro Tip: For the best results, gro