This shrub has upright spreading woody branches that form a rounded habit. It has small oblong silvery-green leaves and the bright red cup-shaped flowers appear in a terminal spike during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Kunzea pulchellais naturally found in south-western Western Australia in the Southern Cross district occurring among granite outcrops in moderatly fertile well drained sandy soil. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tender and mildly frost resistant

Granite Kunzea is a very attractive shrub that is grown as a specimen in small or native gardens or planted along borders for screening or attracting birds. It can also be planted in planter-boxes and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It is fast growing establishing in 2 to 3 years but dislikes a humid environment and may be difficult to grow in the eastern states of Australia. ID 1131

Kunzea(KUN-zee-uh) pulchella(pul-KEL-uh)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family