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

This bush is pretty widespread, significantly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is certainly one of the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.

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

Kunzea Native Flower: A Symphony of Colors and Scents

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

When taking the time to look into the bush it’s possible to observe some of the insects that choose to reside in its neighborhood.

This explicit species is usually utilized in gardens, especially these featuring quite a lot of native crops. When kept compact by pruning it presents properly as a seasonal specimen plant.

The identify “Tick Bush” apparently comes from individuals observing that some native animals like to put below the bush. Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas was thought that the aromatic oil content material of the foliage could deter ticks and mites.

Growing in an identical habitat is the less widespread Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller variety could grow to around 1.5 metres excessive, and shall 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 together towards the ends of branches which have a particular reddish-brown colouration.

This shrub is normally extra compact than its relative. It too could be grown as a decorative specimen in a home native garden.