Waxflower

Waxflower Care

Chamelaucium Uncinatum

What is the plant

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.”

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Once established, it is very hardy and in some situations needs no supplementarysummer watering. Open mulch will help to conserve moisture.
Pruning
The Geraldton Wax is highly responsive to pruning. Regular tip pruning during establishment will produce a good bushy form. To maintain well-shaped flowering plants it is advisable to cut back one-third of the foliage each year after flowering.
Fertilizer
Apply slow release native blend 8–9 month fertiliser at planting and annually as required in spring.

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Sunlight
It flowers best when planted in full sun.
Soil
use a free draining compost (potting compost with lots of grit or washed sand mixed in). Put a good layer of crocks in the bottom and stand the pot off the ground on pot feet to ensure drainage is not impeded in any way.
Temperature
It can tolerate temperatures down to 28° degrees Fahrenheit (-2° C) and can even survive light frost if planted in a warm and protected site.