The profusion of long lasting waxy flowers on a spreading but dense shrub are the outstanding features of this iconic Australian plant. It is one of the world’s great cut flowers and is used extensively as a backing flower in arrangements. It makes a wonderful feature shrub or screen plant in the garden especially in areas with drier summers. The normal pink variety is more hardy than the darker colours. The foliage is aromatic when crushed. Give it a light trim after flowering.
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Geraldton Wax
Scientific Name - Chamelaucium uncinatum
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - White, Pink, Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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