It’s not just The Furnace firing up – gardens are set to be ablaze with colour as Perth Scorchers unveil a unique Kangaroo Paw in the Club’s signature orange.
Bespoke bloom brings out orange army's green thumbs
In an Australian-first, the Scorchers have teamed up with Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Benara Nurseries on the bright-orange bloom, aptly named ‘Scorchers Flame’.
‘Scorchers Flame’ (Anigozanthos rufus) has been bred by the Kings Park Plant Development program for its eye-catching display and resilience. The hybrid thrives in full sun, making it a perfect addition to gardens and landscapes for the spring – and summer of cricket.
With the plants now in flower, Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis and bowler Piepa Cleary pulled on the gardening gloves in Kings Park today under the watchful eye of Senior Plant Breeder Digby Growns.
From garden beds to potted displays, ‘Scorchers Flame’ is set to become a must-have for green-thumbed cricket fans ahead of the Weber Women’s Big Bash League and KFC Big Bash League.
The Scorchers begin their WBBL|10 campaign with a prime-time fixture against Melbourne Stars on Sunday 27 October at the WACA Ground, with the clash forming the last leg of a bumper triple-header to open the WBBL season.
The blockbuster BBL|14 begins on Sunday 15 December as the Scorchers kick-start the season against Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium.
Hardy and resilient, just like Perth’s favourite Big Bash players, ‘Scorchers Flame’ is now available at all good garden centres and Bunnings stores.
Part proceeds will go to the WA Cricket Foundation, and Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority’s Plant Development program and the ex-situ conservation of Western Australian Flora.
WA Cricket Interim CEO – Justin Michael said ‘Scorchers Flame’ is set to become a badge of honour for green-thumbed members of the Orange Army.
“We’re honoured to be the first Australian sporting organisation to adopt a plant as a symbol of the fiery passion of our incredible Perth Scorchers players, Members and fans,” he said.
“It’s been fantastic to work with Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and Benara Nurseries on this exciting initiative as we bring shades of The Furnace to gardens across the state.”
See the Perth Scorchers in action this season by purchasing tickets or a membership package, and see ‘Scorchers Flame’ on display in the Kings Park Floral Mound outside Aspects of Kings Park.