About
An upright-growing evergreen shrub with small, narrow, leathery leaves, ultimately reaching 5m. White, sweetly-scented flowers with long, conspicuous stamens are produced in clusters along the branches in spring.
About the genus
Kunzea are evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, leathery leaves and bottlebrush flowers with conspicuous stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toAustralia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a cool greenhouse in lime-free (ericaceous) compost in full light with good ventilation. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, acid or neutral soil in full sun sheltered from strong and dry winds
PruningPruning group 1; under glass may need restrictive pruning after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed surface sown at 5C in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free