kangaroo paw plant seeds Kangaroo Paw 'Mixed Colours Seed Pack' – D&H Seed Harvest Co

Kangaroo Paw seeds are roughly the size of a tomato seed. As a general rule Kangaroo Paw seed should be sown to the depth of the seed. 

Although most Australian native/ endemic seed can be sown throughout the seasons across Australia it is advisable to sow in Spring or Summer in colder regions. The optimum temperate to ensure the best possible germination rate for sowing many Australian native/ endemic species is around 18-22°C.  

Smoke treatment recommended

See above.
The seed will lodge in the pores of your seed starting mix once misted with water.

Once at least 8cm or larger they can be planted in individual pots to ensure strong root development, prior to planting out in the garden.

Spring & Summer
Place in a warm sunny position and keep moist to avoid drying out.

Seeds of many native/endemic species require specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat or specially formulated seed treatments, to break dormancy. 

Do not be too quick to discard pots that haven't yet shown signs of seed germination. Seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are optimal and will produce amazing results, long after they have been forgotten.

Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for most native species.

Research shows that many members of this species are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke, which mimics an Australian bushfire. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.

Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by applying to the surface after sowing.

Click this link to view our seed starting treatments specially designed for Australian Natives