Kunzea ambigua prostrate

Common Name: Prostrate Tick Bush

Description: Kunzea ambigua 'Prostrate', commonly known as Prostrate Tick Bush, is a low-maintenance, ground-covering shrub native to Australia. It features fine, aromatic bright green foliage and produces profuse, sweetly scented white flowers in spring, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This dense, spreading plant is ideal for erosion control, filling gaps in garden beds, and providing habitat for beneficial wildlife. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 0.5 meters
• Width: Up to 1.5 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Drought tolerant
• Frost tolerant
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for erosion control
• Aromatic foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea 'Royal Mantle'
• Correa 'Dusky Bells'
• Dampiera diversifolia
• Banksia 'Birthday Candles'

Note: Kunzea ambigua 'Prostrate' thrives in well-drained soils and is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Once established, it is both drought and frost tolerant, making it suitable for Melbourne's climate. Minimal pruning is required, but occasional trimming after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth.