KUNZEA ambigua

Commonly known as Tick bush

Strongly scented white flowers on an upright shrub

KUNZEA ambigua

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£14.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Details
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Mature Size
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Genus of over 30 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from sandy, mostly coastal areas of Australia. One species extends to New Zealand.

K. ambigua has a history of use as relief from muscular aches and pains.

Additional Features

	Good to know	Can be grown in a container in a cool glasshouse and moved outside in summer. Prune after flowering to restrict size.
	Medicinal properties	Essential oil provides temporary relief from pain of arthritis
	Pests & Diseases	None
	Place of origin	Australia

Garden Location/Conditions

	Greenhouse / conservatory	Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter Under glass grow in lime-free compost in full light
	Patio / pot plants

Hardiness

	Frost hardy (down to -5)
	Half hardy (down to 0)

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Lanceolate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Soil Conditions