Chamelaucium floriferum - Geraldton Wax
Chamelaucium floriferum - Geraldton Wax
The Walpole Wax (Chamelaucium floriferum) showcases white, cup-shaped blossoms with striking deep red centres, offering a brilliant display from Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring). This native of Western Australia, being a mounding medium shrub, flaunts dense foliage, making it a top pick for gardeners who seek an informal hedge or a decorative addition along fences.
For planting the Walpole Wax in the ground, enriching sandy soils with a premium soil conditioner will yield the best results. This shrub thrives in full sunlight and prefers watering through heat waves, otherwise is quite drought-hardy. To keep it flourishing and to enhance its bloom, apply a balanced garden fertiliser during Djilba (early spring) and Djeran (autumn).
| Botanical Name | Chamelaucium floriferum |
| Common Name | Geraldton Wax, Walpole Wax, Waxflower |
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Classification |
Chamelaucium |
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| Origin | Western Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Width | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Performs best in well-drained, sandy soil enriched with soil conditioner at the time of planting. |
| Water Requirement | Water deeply through warm weather in its first year to encourage deep roots. Drought-hardy once established. May need extra water during heat waves. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White, cup-shaped with a deep red centre |
| Flower Time | Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring) |
| Toxicity | Not known to be toxic to humans or animals. |
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