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    • Photo of Baeckea gunniana by Patricia Cunningham

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    Baeckea gunniana

    Also Known As

    • Alpine Baeckea
    • Mountain Heath-Myrtle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Baeckea gunniana plant details

    Baeckea gunniana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Baeckea gunniana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Baeckea gunniana

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From Tasmania, this small, spicy-smelling plant has profuse midsummer white flowers tinged with pink. Leaves are small and rounded and flowers have cute, round, waxy-looking petals. Stiff growth. 1.5 feet tall. Needs sun and moisture.Minimum temperature: 10° F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Baeckea gunniana plant

    How to Grow Baeckea gunniana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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