Geraldton wax flower
An Australian evergreen shrub with an open and spreading habit, becoming denser with age. The dark green leaves are very fine and narrow with hooked tips. Pink and white small waxy flowers are held in clusters, with an eye catching darker centre. These long lasting blooms are used as cut flowers, where you can enjoy them for a few weeks
2.5-4 metres
2.5-4 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in poor free-draining sandy soil, in a sheltered and sunny location. They can be grown outside in very mild parts of the UK, but they need to be kept on the dry side over winter to prevent the roots from sitting too wet and rotting. Growing in a container helps to monitor the watering and makes it easier for moving indoors for winter
Propagate by sowing seeds in spring, take greenwood cutting in early summer and semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pruning group 8 , prune after flowering
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to root rot