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Geraldton wax

Chamelaucium uncinatum
Geraldton wax
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A highly ornamental hardy shrub with a fairly open habit, narrow needle-like leaves, a profusion of long lasting waxy circular pale to mid pink flowers from late winter to summer, that grows two to three metres high. This plant requires well drained soil in full sun to semi shade, will tolerate extended dry periods once established and responds well to heavy pruning. This plants makes a great feature shrub or screen plant and attracts birds, bees butterflies and other insects.  

Form
Shrub
Height
2-3m
Flowering Time
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Butterfly Attracting
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No