Detail
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Kunzea baxteri x pulchella
Notes

Uses: Ornamental feature plant in native landscapes or as background plants in larger mixed plantings. Can be used as a screen, barrier or informal hedge in winder verges and nature strips.
Responds to pruning.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects, bird habitat.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 1.5-2m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Mrytaceae
  • Botanical Name Kunzea baxteri x pulchella
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect, Dense, Arching to pendulous branches
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Wind protection, Ornamental, Screen, Habitat
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)