Violet Kunzea

The Violet Kunzea is a tough, intricately branched native shrub growing roughly 50cm to 1 meter high, featuring tiny, crowded heath-like leaves along fine stems. In spring, it puts on a spectacular seasonal show, completely smothering its branches in dense, globular heads of vibrant violet-pink flowers with gold-tipped stamens. It thrives in dry, gravelly or shallow clay soils in full sun, attracting an abundance of native bees and butterflies.

• Where will it live: Sunny garden
• Watering: Minimal
• Best for: Flowers & colour / Wildlife
• Height: Medium (30cm-1m)