Eriostemon australasius – Pink Wax Flower

Eriostemon australasius - Pink wax flower
Eriostemon australasius - pink wax flower
Eriostemon australasius - pink wax flower

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.

Family : Rutaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix, Saline

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Eriostemon australasius

Common Name : Wax Flower

Height : 2

Flower Color : White, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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