Kunzea baxteri Compact

Common Name:
Compact Scarlet Kunzea

Description:
Kunzea baxteri 'Compact' is a smaller-growing form of the striking Scarlet Kunzea, an Australian native shrub known for its brilliant red bottlebrush-like flowers. This dense and bushy plant produces masses of bright red flowers in spring and summer, attracting native birds, bees, and other pollinators. Its fine, soft foliage makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant in native and coastal gardens. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. It is also tolerant of poor soils and coastal conditions, making it a hardy, low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens. Light pruning after flowering will encourage a denser growth habit.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2 m
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Coastal Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Grevillea
• Melaleuca
• Correa
• Westringia