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How to Grow Wax Flower (Chamelaucium)
30.06.2023 - 14:23 / gardenersworld.com
Wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is an evergreen shrub covered in needle-like leaves, with clusters of small, fragrant, pink or purple flowers appearing in spring and summer. A favourite with florists for its long-lasting blooms, wax flower is so called because its fine slender leaves have a waxy feel.
Wax flower is native to Australia, and it’s other common name, Geraldton wax, relates to the Western Australian town where it’s found growing on heathland. It’s not sufficiently hardy to grow outside all year round in the UK, although it does make a good conservatory plant, or a house plant given the right growing conditions. Unpruned plants reach around 1.8m in height but can be kept smaller with annual trimming.
How to grow wax flowerGrow wax flower in a good-sized pot of well-drained, peat-free compost, in a sunny, sheltered spot. Either keep in a conservatory or greenhouse all year round or move outside in summer if desired. Water and feed sparingly. Prune immediately after flowering if you want to restrict growth.
Where to grow wax flowerGrow wax flower in a cool, frost-free, airy spot with a dry atmosphere – areas of high humidity, such as a bathroom, should be avoided. If growing outside for summer, move indoors in early autumn, to a spot where temperatures don’t drop below 5ºC but light levels remain good, a heated greenhouse or conservatory is ideal.
How to plant wax flowerPlant wax flower in a pot about two to three times the size of its original container. Use a soil-based peat-free potting compost, with added coarse grit or perlite to ensure thorough drainage.
How to care for wax flowerWater sparingly and avoid areas of high humidity. While in growth from spring to autumn, water only to keep the compost just
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