Wildflower Kit/Pollinator Kit

Wildflower Kit/Pollinator Kit (Endemic to Sydney)

1. Kunzea ambigua - White Kunzea

• Plant Description
• Evergreen shrub with aromatic, needle-like leaves (1-3 meters tall)
• Small, white, fluffy flowers
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms from late spring to early summer
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in autumn or spring.
• Water regularly until established.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
• Tolerates a range of soils, including sandy and clay.

2. Pultenaea flexilis - Yellow Pea

• Plant Description
• Shrub with flexible branches and narrow leaves (1-2 meters tall)
• Yellow, pea-like flowers in clusters
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms in spring
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun to light shade, well-drained soil
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in well-drained soil, preferably in autumn.
• Water regularly during dry periods.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

3. Isopogon anethifolius - Yellow Drumsticks

• Plant Description
• Shrub with needle-like leaves (1-3 meters tall)
• Yellow, drumstick-shaped flowers
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms in spring and summer
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun, well-drained, sandy soil
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in autumn or spring.
• Water regularly until established.
• Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
• Suitable for coastal conditions and sandy soils.

4. Baeckea imbricata - Heath Myrtle

• Plant Description
• Dense, compact shrub with small, aromatic leaves (0.3-1 meter tall)
• Tiny, white to pink flowers
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms in spring and summer
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in autumn or spring.
• Water regularly until established.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape.
• Tolerates a range of soils and conditions.

5. Acacia longifolia - Sydney Golden Wattle

• Plant Description
• Large shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves (3-10 meters tall)
• Bright yellow, cylindrical flower spikes
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms in late winter to early spring
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun, well-drained soil (adaptable to various soil types)
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in autumn or spring.
• Water regularly until established.
• Prune after flowering to control size and shape.
• Nitrogen-fixing plant, beneficial for poor soils.

6. Melaleuca thymifolia - Honey Myrtle

• Plant Description
• Small shrub with fine, thyme-like leaves (0.3-1 meter tall)
• Purple, bottlebrush-like flowers
• Flower Season or Months: Blooms in spring and summer
• Preferable Sun/Garden Positioning: Full sun to partial shade, moist, well-drained soil
• Growing Instructions:
• Plant in autumn or spring.
• Water regularly, particularly during dry periods.
• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new growth.
• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.