Geraldton Wax plants are fast-growing, large shrubs that, over ten years or more,can grow to a height of 4 m and a width of 4 m in the home garden. They areattractive when planted in a group, as individual specimens or used as a hedge. Waxflower plants are in the Myrtle family and bloom in the flowering dead season of late winter to early spring. These stout performers are all the rage in the cut flower industry because the blooms last in displays for up to 3 weeks. This is one of those “plant it and forget it” varieties of blooming shrubs in most areas. Light pruning, low food and moisture needs, and minimal pest and disease issues are hallmarks of Chamelaucium waxflower care, creating a vital, low maintenance shrub for those of us “lazy gardeners.”
