Kunzea baxteri (Crimson Kunzea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Kunzea |
| Species | baxteri |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern coastal regions of Western Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 50 |
| Height | 3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagation by seed, semi-hard-wood and soft-wood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained sand-loam soils. Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade throughout the day. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Coastal areas. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, up to 15 mm long. |
Photographs
Kunzea baxteri, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Kunzea baxteri, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Kunzea baxteri, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Kunzea baxteri, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Kunzea baxteri, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.