An attractive medium sized shrub which grows and flowers in part shade, with profuse sprays of delicate pink blooms which are great for cut flowers. Grows to around a metre or two tall and wide and prefers a sandy to sandy loam well drained soil type. Can be touchy in a garden situation, in which case it can be container grown.
Eriostemon australasius – Pink Wax Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Wax Flower
Scientific Name - Eriostemon australasius
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 0.6
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Saline
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen
Special Uses - Cut flower, Playground friendly
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