White Kunzea - Kunzea ambigua (Tick bush) seeds

TICK BUSH / POVERTY BUSH
Scientific Name: Kunzea ambigua
Common Name: Tick Bush, Poverty Bush

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: Large evergreen shrub reaching up to 3 meters in height.
• Flowers: Masses of white flowers from spring through summer, resembling callistemon blooms.
• Foliage: Aromatic leaves, ideal for culinary use.
• Habitat: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
• Uses: Suitable as a background shrub, screening, or a feature plant.

Why Grow Tick Bush?

• Attractive Appearance: Handsome shrub with abundant white flowers.
• Wildlife Magnet: Attracts birds and colorful soldier beetles during flowering.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and adapts to many soil conditions.

Bush Food Note

• Culinary Uses:
  • Leaves: Brewed as a tasty tea or used as a strong flavor in cooking.
  • Best native addition to dishes like roasted meats and vegetables for a unique twist.

How to Grow

Planting Tips

• Position: Full sun with well-drained soil.
• Watering: Minimal once established; drought tolerant.

Care Instructions

• Pruning: Tip prune after flowering to promote a bushy and compact growth habit.

Germination

• Sowing Method:
  • Surface sow or lightly cover seeds.
  • Ensure soil remains moist during germination.
• Germination Time: 3–5 weeks.

Uses in Your Garden

• Screening and Privacy: Dense growth makes it an effective screen.
• Feature Plant: Striking when in full bloom with white flowers.
• Wildlife Habitat: Supports native birds and insects, adding biodiversity to your garden.

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Add Kunzea ambigua to your garden for its ornamental beauty, culinary uses, and ability to attract wildlife. A versatile and hardy choice for any landscape.