Kunzea baxteri

Common Name: Baxter’s Kunzea

Height: 2 metres.

Spread: 2 metres.

Habit: Medium shrub.

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin/Habitat: Found among granite rocks along the coast in Western Australia.

Foliage: Light green in colour, small and oval in shape, with a smooth edge.

Flowers: Red flowers from July to October.

Other features for identification: Capsules 8-10mm in diameter.

Soil preferences: Fertilise at plant out with 10gm of 18:2.6:10 N.P.K slow release. Prefers moist, well drained or dry soils.

Cultural tolerances: Will grow from warm temperate to cool temperature zones in most poor soils. Requires full sun. Resistant to salt winds and drought; moderately resistant to saline soils and frost. Protect from over watering. Wind tolerance – can be placed in the front line of a windbreak. 

Maintenance requirements: Low. Add compost regularly as a supplementary fertiliser, and prune.

Uses:       Ornamental & Bird Attracting

Propagation: Is by seed or semi-firm cuttings taken in spring.