If Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas would possibly be strolling alongside one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you could likelihood throughout a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush).
This bush is fairly common, notably in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is probably considered one of the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.
In ideal 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 provide a welcome source of nectar for all kinds of bugs as properly as small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.
When taking the time to look into the bush it's potential to look at some of the insects that prefer to stay in its neighborhood.
This specific species is sometimes used in gardens, particularly those that includes a selection of native crops. When kept compact by pruning it presents properly as a seasonal specimen plant.
The name “Tick Bush” apparently comes from individuals observing that some native animals like to put beneath the bush. It was thought that the aromatic oil content of the foliage might deter ticks and mites.
Growing in an analogous habitat is the much less frequent Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller selection could develop to round 1.5 metres excessive, and might be in flower generally 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 path of the ends of branches which have a distinctive reddish-brown colouration.
This shrub is normally extra compact than its relative. It too could be grown as an ornamental specimen in a home native backyard.