Kunzea Baxteri Solomon’s Pink
AU$16.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$1.45
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🌸 Kunzea ‘Solomon Pink’
Common Name: Solomon Pink Kunzea
Botanical Name: Kunzea ‘Solomon Pink’
Plant Type: Australian native evergreen shrub
🌿 Main Features
● Attractive pink, fluffy bottlebrush-like flowers that create a beautiful display.
● Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and colour.
● Compact, bushy growth habit, making it useful for garden beds and screening.
● Flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
● Australian native and well suited to waterwise landscapes once established.
● Excellent choice for cottage, native and informal garden styles.
☀️ Growing Conditions in Perth
Kunzea ‘Solomon Pink’ is well suited to Perth’s Mediterranean climate.
● Position: Full sun to light shade.
● Soil: Well-drained soil; improves performance in fertile soil with organic matter.
● Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
● Drainage: Avoid permanently wet or poorly drained areas.
● Wind: A sheltered position helps maintain a dense, attractive shape.
💧 Plant Care
Watering:
Give regular deep watering during the first growing season. During hot, dry Perth summers, established plants may still benefit from occasional deep watering.
Fertilising:
Apply a slow-release native fertiliser in spring. Avoid excessive phosphorus fertilisers.
Mulching:
Apply organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch away from the main stem.
Pruning:
Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid severe pruning into old, leafless wood unless the variety is known to tolerate it.
🏡 Landscaping Importance
Kunzea ‘Solomon Pink’ is ideal for:
● Native gardens
● Cottage gardens
● Low-maintenance landscapes
● Flowering hedges and screening
● Garden borders
● Feature planting
● Pollinator-friendly gardens
● Coastal and waterwise landscapes
● Large pots and containers
The soft pink flowers provide a lovely contrast against the evergreen foliage, making it an attractive flowering native feature plant.
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