Botanical Name: Common Names:
Kunzea ambigua Prostrata Prostrate White Kunzea, Poverty Bush, Tick Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Low maintenance native prostrate shrub with fine green foliage and lightly-scented fluffy white flowers during Spring. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 150cm wide. Bird attracting. Great groundcover for cottage and coastal gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Playgrounds, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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