Kunzea baxteri

Scarlet Kunzea

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, seashore
Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, fragrant foliage, invasive