An old favourite spreading, floriferous shrub. A great feature plant, good for cut flowers. Needs good drainage, which can be provided by a raised garden bed. Light pruning after flowering will encourage a more dense habit, fertilise in spring with a good native plant food.
Chamelaucium uncinatum ‘Purple Pride’ – Geraldton Wax Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Geraldton Wax Flower
Scientific Name - Chamelaucium uncinatum
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Purple Pride
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Container growing, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant
Special Uses - Cut flower
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies
Angus Cultivar -