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KUNZEA ambigua
Tick Bush
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: N 56.
Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 2.5 m spread 1.5 m
Seed per packet: 200
Kunzea ambigua is a medium to large shrub that can be quite variable, some forms take a lower, weeping habit. The leaves are narrow, linear in shape to about 10 mm long.
The white scented flowers are clustered into globular-shaped heads at the ends of the branches and are very profuse and conspicuous occurring in spring.
Endemic to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Very hardy, adaptable to a range of soils but prefers a light to medium soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost resistant.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C
- Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix. The seed will lodge in the the pores of the mix once watered.
- Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed if required to hold the seed in place. Do not bury seed deeply.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 14-28 days in the right condition.
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
Australian Native Plants Society
Australian Native Plants Society - Australian Plants On-line - Genus Kunzea
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