Kunzea bracteolata: Is a member of the Myrtaceae family and usually develops into an erect, compact shrub reaching a height of 1.5 metres with a spread of 1 metre. Some plants grow into spreading, semi-prostrate shrub.
Small, aromatic leaves are lanceolate and about 1 centimetre long. In spring and summer plants become covered in fluffy, white flowers.
Kunzea bracteolata has proved to be very resistant to drought and frost.
The species inhabits granite country in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Kunzea bracteolata is considered to be rare but not threatened. A large population is protected in Gibraltar Range National Park, east of Glen Innes in northern New South Wales.
One author states that “the species is not highly ornamental”. We disagree and have found that Kunzea bracteolata blooms are very showy. The species does best in shrubberies growing in close proximity to other native shrubs.
Pruning after flowering is appreciated.
Propagate from cuttings.

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