Kunzea parvifolia — a medium houseplant
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Kunzea parvifolia

Kunzea Parvifolia

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Kunzea parvifolia, commonly known as the violet kunzea, is a flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a wiry shrub with small, narrow leaves and clusters of pink to purple flowers in spring.

CARE GUIDE

How to keep Kunzea Parvifolia.

Pruning

The violet kunzea is a small, aromatic shrub with fine foliage and violet flowers. To enhance its growth, prune it in early spring by removing dead branches and thinning crowded areas. Light trimming after it flowers will help maintain its compactness, promote vigorous growth, encourage more blooms, and prevent the plant from becoming woody.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Kunzea
Family
Myrtaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Violet kunzea
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Kunzea parvifolia flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Kunzea parvifolia flower
PLATE 02 · flower
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