If you're walking along one of many 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 pretty widespread, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is one of the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.
In perfect circumstances, this bush which may develop as much as three metres tall, and in season, may be covered 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 present a welcome supply of nectar for all types of insects as nicely as small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.
When taking the time to look into the bush it is attainable to observe some of the insects that prefer to live in its neighborhood.
This specific species is sometimes utilized in gardens, particularly these featuring a selection of native plants. 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 under the bush. It was thought that the aromatic oil content of the foliage could deter ticks and mites.
Growing in Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas is the much less common Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller selection may grow to around 1.5 metres excessive, and will 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 towards the ends of branches which have a distinctive reddish-brown colouration.
This shrub is normally more compact than its relative. It too could be grown as a decorative specimen in a house native garden.
