Chamelaucium axilare ‘Esperence Wax’
Features: Very attractive Australian native shrub with a dense, upright habit and aromatic leaves. The five petaled flowers open up white in colour and then age to pink and then a deep red- Often having the three coloured flower on the one bush. Conditions: Suited to free draining sandy soils in a sunny position. For best results: Stake young plants well. Prune young plants to produce good shape. Mulch around the base of the plant to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Planting ideas and uses: Australian native gardens Waterwise gardens Informal hedges Cut flowers Height: 1.5m Width: 1.2m |
Chamelaucium ciliates form ‘albany Jewel’
Features: Striking small Australia native which has small aromatic leave and produces small white five petaled flowers which turn pink and then to a deep red with age showing three coloured leaves over the bush at one time. Conditions: Suited to well drained soils in full sun positions. Tolerates extended dry periods and light frosts. For best results: Tip prune young plants regularly to develop a good shape and to promote more flowers. Mulch around the base of the plant o suppress weeds and retain moisture over the drier months. Planting ideas and uses: Cottage gardens Australian native gardens Decorative containers Cut flowers Waterwise gardens Height: 75cm Width: 75cm |
Chamelaucium 'Lemon Drops'
Features: Compact growing shrub with lemon scented foliage. Produces masses of pale lemon coloured horned buds in late Winter opening as white five petaled flowers. Conditions: Prefers well drained soils in full sun positions. For best results: Prune plants back after flowering to promote a bushy habit. Mulch around the base of the plant to suppress weed activity. Planting ideas and uses: Native gardens Cut flowers Coastal gardens Water wise gardens Height: 1.5m Width: 1.5m |
Chamelaucium 'Madonna'
Features: Small rounded Australian native shrub with aromatic foliage. Produces masses of atractive waxy buds in late winter, which open to pale pink five petaled flowers in Spring and age to a deeper pink. Conditions: Full sun position in well drained soils. Tolerant of light shade and costal positions. For best results:Prune plants after flowering to promote a good busy habit which will encourage more profuse flowering the following season. Planting ideas and uses: Cut Flowers Dry area and waterwise gardens. Australian Native and cottage gardens Height: 1.5m Width: 1.5-2m |
Chamelaucium 'Purple Pride'
Features: Rounded open shrub of fine aromatic, needle like foliage. Flowers in clusters that have five rounded petals in reddish-purple. Conditions: Will grow well in sunny sites with free draining soils. Tolerant of light shade and protected coastal sites. For best results: Tip prune when young and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooming. Planting ideas and uses: Excellent for dry areas and waterwise gardens, Australian native and cottage style gardens, Decorative containers, Long lasting in arrangements, Tall informal hedge or screen. Height: 2-3m Width: 2-3m |
Chamelaucium 'Revelation'
Features: Upright open shrub of fine aromatic, needle like foliage, Flowers in clusters have five rounded petals first appearing as white and then raging to mauve purple. Conditions: Will grow well in sunny sites with free draining soils. Tolerant of light shade and protected coastal sites. For best results: Tip prune when you and prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooming. Planting ideas and uses: Excellent for dry areas and water wise gardens. Australian native and cottage style gardens, decorative container, long lasting in arrangements. Height: 2m Width: 1.5m |
Chamelaucium 'Painted Lady'
Features: Rounded open shrub with fines aromatic needle like foliage. Flower in clusters have five rounded petals of bold pink. Conditions: Will grow well in sunny sites with free draining soils. Tolerant of light shade and protected costal sites. For best results: Tip prune when young and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooming. Planting ideas and uses: Excellent for dry areas and water wise gardens, australian native and cottage style gardens, decorative container and long lasting in arrangements. Height: 1-1.5m Width: 1-1.5m |