Kunzea ambigua
Victorian bottle-green tea-tree
An upright-growing evergreen shrub with small, narrow, leathery leaves, ultimately reaching 5m. White, sweetly-scented flowers with long, conspicuous stamens are produced in clusters along the branches in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Kunzea are evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, leathery leaves and bottlebrush flowers with conspicuous stamens
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a cool greenhouse in lime-free (ericaceous) compost in full light with good ventilation. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, acid or neutral soil in full sun sheltered from strong and dry winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed surface sown at 5C in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1; under glass may need restrictive pruning after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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