Chamelaucium uncinatum ‘Purple Pride’ – Geraldton Wax Flower

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.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Purple Pride
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 3
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower
Scientific Name: Chamelaucium uncinatum
Common Name : Geraldton Wax Flower
Height : 4
Flower Color : Purple
pH Level : Neutral
Plant Environment : Container growing, Flower garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan :
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies