Chamelaucium Local Hero

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Geraldton Wax Plant, Chamelaucium Waxflower, Chamelaucium Local Hero

Chamelaucium Local Hero, commonly known as the Geraldton Wax Plant, is an Australian native shrub prized for its flowers and foliage. It grows as a medium sized shrub and produces bright pink flowers from late winter through into summer. The leaves are narrow and highly aromatic when crushed. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide with a somewhat open habit. Chamelaucium Local Hero is commonly included in mixed plantings, used for screening, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Chamelaucium Local Hero is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Geraldton Wax Plant, Chamelaucium Waxflower, Chamelaucium Local Hero

Chamelaucium Local Hero Details

Chamelaucium Local Hero, commonly known as the Geraldton Wax Plant, is an Australian native shrub prized for its flowers and foliage. It is widely used as a cut flower which lasts for well over a week when cut. It grows as a medium sized shrub and produces bright pink flowers from late winter through into summer. The leaves are narrow and highly aromatic when crushed. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide with a somewhat open habit. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that is tolerant of frost, cool climates, dry periods, and wind. Chamelaucium Local Hero is commonly included in mixed plantings, used for screening, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.