Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas

If you may be strolling along one of many many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you might probability across a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush).

This bush is fairly common, significantly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is amongst the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.

In perfect conditions, this bush which can develop as much as 3 metres tall, and in season, could be coated with a prolific crop of delicate white flowers with very lengthy stamens which conceal the petals.

Kunzea Native Flower: A Symphony of Colors and Scents

Native FlowersThese flowers present a welcome supply of nectar for all sorts of insects in addition to small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.

When taking the time to look into the bush it's potential to watch a few of the insects that prefer to reside in its vicinity.

This specific species is sometimes utilized in gardens, especially those featuring quite a lot of native plants. When stored compact by pruning it presents nicely as a seasonal specimen plant.

The name “Tick Bush” apparently comes from people observing that some native animals like to put below the bush. It was thought that the aromatic oil content material of the foliage may deter ticks and mites.

Growing in an analogous habitat is the less common Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller selection may grow to round 1.5 metres high, and might be in flower typically from September to October.

Native FlowersThe deep pink flowers have small white pin head measurement globular dots at the ends of the stamens. Several flowers are clustered collectively in the path of the ends of branches which have a particular reddish-brown colouration.

Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas is normally more compact than its relative. It too may be grown as an ornamental specimen in a house native backyard.