About
Kunzea baxteri is an evergreen Australian shrub producing small, leathery, heath-like leaves and bold, bottlebrush-like spikes of bright-red flowers with conspicuous stamens. A rewarding and ornamental shrub for a frost-free, sunny, well-drained garden.
About the genus
Kunzea are evergreen shrubs and small trees from Australia and New Zealand with small, leathery leaves and bottlebrush-like flower spikes with conspicuous stamens. Grown in frost-free, sunny, well-drained gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.