{"title":"Native Wax Flowers (Philotheca and Crowea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative wax flowers are two groups of small Australian shrubs in the citrus family, Philotheca and Crowea, both with waxy, five petalled starry flowers and aromatic leaves. Philotheca, once called Eriostemon, flowers from late winter through spring. Crowea takes over from summer to winter, so the two together give colour most of the year. They are neat, compact plants for sun or part shade and good drainage. Choose by flowering season, then by height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a native wax flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides\"\u003eLong Leaf Wax Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, Philotheca myoporoides, is the well known one: a rounded shrub of 1 to 2 metres with narrow, scented leaves, pink buds and white flowers from late winter into spring. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flower-girl-long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-flower-girl\"\u003eFlower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower\u003c\/a\u003e is a named selection of it, as are Winter Rouge and Ruby Cascade. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-wax-flower-philotheca-nodiflora\"\u003eBlue Wax Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, Philotheca nodiflora, is a Western Australian species that needs sharper drainage and a drier summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrowea is smaller, usually half a metre to a metre high, with pink starry flowers from summer through autumn and into winter. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-star-waxflower-crowea-exalata-white-star\"\u003eWhite Star Waxflower\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compact-purple-waxflower-crowea-exalata-compact-purple\"\u003eCompact Purple Waxflower\u003c\/a\u003e are selections of Crowea exalata named for their flowers, with Poorinda Ecstasy and Rosey Star among the hybrids. Croweas are a good fit for small gardens and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are different plants from Geraldton wax, a larger Western Australian shrub in the myrtle family. If that is what you are after, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/geraldton-wax\"\u003eGeraldton wax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere wax flowers grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides and the croweas come from the forests and ranges of eastern Australia. They suit cool temperate and warm temperate climates, including Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands, and they grow in the subtropics in a spot with morning sun and good air movement. Most take moderate frost once established. They are not suited to the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive them full sun in cool districts and part shade or dappled light under open trees where summers are hot. The key requirement is drainage: they are prone to root rot in heavy, wet soil. They sit comfortably with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and are a sound choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring. On clay, raise the bed or plant on a slope, and do not add rich manures. Space long leaf wax flowers about a metre apart for an informal low hedge, or 1.5 metres as single shrubs. Space croweas 60 to 80 centimetres apart. Mulch with leaf litter or coarse bark to keep the roots cool, which these plants appreciate, and hold the mulch back from the stem. In pots use a native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first summer. After that wax flowers handle dry spells, though they flower more freely with an occasional deep soak, and croweas in particular dislike drying out completely. Feed in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering, removing about a third of the new growth, to keep the plant compact. Do not cut into old bare wood. The flowering stems last well in a vase, and cutting them for the house does the same job as pruning. Sudden collapse of a branch or the whole plant usually points to root rot, so check drainage before replanting in the same spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs native wax flower the same as Geraldton wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Geraldton wax is Chamelaucium, in the myrtle family. Native wax flowers are Philotheca and Crowea, in the citrus family, and are generally smaller and more tolerant of shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do wax flowers bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilotheca flowers from late winter through spring, about July to October. Crowea flowers from summer to winter, with a peak in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan wax flowers grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow well in part shade and dappled light. Deep shade reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eriostemon the same plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Long leaf wax flower was known for many years as Eriostemon myoporoides, and is still sometimes labelled that way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-star-waxflower-crowea-exalata-white-star","title":"White Star Waxflower - Crowea exalata 'White Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Waxflower (\u003cem\u003eCrowea exalata\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Star') is a compact Australian native that flowers when very little else does. It makes a rounded shrub about 80cm tall and wide, covered in white star shaped blooms from summer right through into winter. The foliage is fine and aromatic, and the plant is frost hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e White stars from summer into winter, filling the gap when most native shrubs have finished for the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat 80cm by 80cm dome, which suits a small garden, a border or a large container with no pruning needed to control size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold southern gardens and dry summers both suit it once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally occurring in south eastern Australia, and worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent in poor soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e No rich beds required, and it takes the low phosphorus conditions natives prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low mass planting. At that spacing the domes meet into a continuous flowering band within two seasons and hold their shape without shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm it fits a narrow bed or a small front garden, where a larger native would crowd the space within three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits a single plant. In a rockery it likes the sharp drainage, and appreciates afternoon shade in hot districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Star Waxflower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cooler and coastal gardens, dappled shade in hot inland districts where afternoon sun scorches the fine foliage. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, so Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and the coastal strip all work well. Frost is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and on the poor side. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch lightly with a coarse native mulch, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then taper to occasional deep soaks. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser only, applied lightly in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly and often, taking spent flowering stems back a few centimetres. This is the single thing that keeps a crowea dense instead of open and woody. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Star is grown in tube stock. Tubes arrive as young rooted plants, usually 10 to 15cm tall with fine aromatic foliage and sometimes a few early buds. Small natives establish faster than large ones, so this is the right size to buy rather than a compromise on price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foliage can look dry after transit, and a good soak usually settles it. Plant into free draining ground within a few days, water in, and expect useful size by the end of the second season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e to extend the forage season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a low mass planting or a border run. As individual accent plants, give each one 80cm so the dome shape stays clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer through into winter, a longer season than most native shrubs manage. Light tip pruning after each flush keeps the display coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low phosphorus native fertiliser, applied lightly in early spring. Standard garden fertilisers and manures carry too much phosphorus and can set the plant back or kill it outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm pot with a free draining native mix, in sun or light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640344609087,"sku":"CRO-EXA-WHISTA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Star-Waxflower-Crowea-exalata-White-Star.png?v=1794662350"},{"product_id":"poorinda-ecstasy-waxflower-crowea-exalata-hybrid-poorinda-ecstasy","title":"Poorinda Ecstasy Waxflower - Crowea exalata hybrid 'Poorinda Ecstasy'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoorinda Ecstasy Waxflower (\u003cem\u003eCrowea exalata\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Poorinda Ecstasy') is a neat native shrub of about 1m tall and 1m across, carrying pink star shaped flowers over a long season. It is both frost hardy and drought tolerant once established, an unusual pairing in a shrub this small and this tidy. It is the answer for native colour in a garden that has run out of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink flowers appear over months rather than weeks, with the heaviest flush in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded 1m by 1m habit means no shearing to keep it looking deliberate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and dry both handled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy for cool gardens, drought tolerant once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small open flowers are easy for insects to feed on, so it earns its place in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a full mass planting that reads as one soft band of foliage. Along a path edge, a single row at the same spacing keeps the line clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot suits it for years, though container plants dry out faster than garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits comfortably between stones and among low natives, and at this size it will not overrun a narrow bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poorinda Ecstasy Waxflower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering and the tightest habit. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters. Arid and semi-arid gardens are outside its comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the requirement. On clay, raise the bed and open it up with coarse compost, because sitting wet kills these plants faster than cold or dry ever will. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then taper to occasional deep soaks. A light native fertiliser after flowering is all it asks, and heavy feeding does more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly once the main flush finishes. Regular light trimming keeps it dense from the base, whereas a hard cut into bare old wood is slow to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock, so what arrives is a young plant of a few branches in a small root trainer, not a shrub in flower. That is the right way to buy it: tubes establish faster than larger pots, and their low price per plant makes it easy to buy enough for a genuine mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well because they are light and compact. Plant within a week of arrival, expect a season to fill out, and count on the first real flowering display in its second year. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003eWhy tube stock is the value choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a full mass planting or a continuous border. Wider spacing of about 1m works if you want each plant to read as a separate rounded shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy, so cool temperate gardens with regular winter frosts suit it well. Young plants still appreciate a season of shelter before their first hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better small natives for containers at 1m tall. Use a free draining mix in a 300mm to 400mm pot with a working drainage hole, and water more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant dropping leaves and dying back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always wet feet. Waxflowers hate waterlogged soil, so check the drainage first, then ease back on watering before you reach for anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640362959167,"sku":"CRO-EXA-POOECS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100449882431,"sku":"CRO-EXA-POOECS-140MM-P10","price":236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poorinda-Ecstasy-Waxflower-Crowea-exalata-hybrid-Poorinda-Ecstasy.png?v=1794662359"},{"product_id":"blue-wax-flower-philotheca-nodiflora","title":"Blue Wax Flower - Philotheca nodiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca nodiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Western Australian shrub that flowers hard on almost no water. It makes a neat mound around 1m tall and 1m wide, smothered in small starry blooms in mauve to soft pink, and the fine foliage releases a clean citrus scent when you brush past. If your garden is hot, sandy and rarely watered, this is the plant that keeps performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers en masse, not in ones and twos.\u003c\/strong\u003e The starry mauve and pink blooms cover the whole plant rather than sitting at the tips, so one shrub reads as a block of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaves are scented, which makes it worth planting beside a path, a seat or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious dry country credentials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e One metre each way is manageable in a courtyard, a rockery or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a working nectar plant, not a brief display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage between rocks is what it wants, and the mounded habit softens hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 80cm apart for a continuous drift. The mounds meet within two seasons, giving an unbroken sheet of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds a tidy front line along a driveway without a hedge trimmer, and a pot 400mm or wider suits it if the mix drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and plenty of it. It belongs in Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid to semi-arid gardens. Frost tolerance is light only, so hard frosting inland and tableland gardens need a warm sheltered aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soil must be very free draining. Sandy and gravelly ground is ideal and poor fertility is no obstacle. On clay, build a raised sandy mound rather than improving the hole, because wet feet in winter kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then let it fend for itself. Feed once in early spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Overfeeding and overwatering both give soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly after flowering, taking no more than a third of the new growth. Do not cut into bare old wood, which it will not reshoot from. Light trimming keeps the mound dense for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in tube stock and is currently sold on backorder, so check the dispatch estimate at checkout. Tubes are young single stemmed plants, well under knee height, and for a waterwise native that is the size that establishes best: small roots adapt to your soil rather than sulking in a ball of imported mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey travel well, since there is little top growth to bruise. Plant promptly, water in once, then keep the water up sparingly through the first summer. Expect a season of quiet root work before the first real flush of flower. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eOur waterwise garden guide for dry districts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare all drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart gives a continuous drift within about two seasons. Space them further if you want each mound to read as a separate shrub in a rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my wax flower die over winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is drainage, not cold. It will not tolerate soil that stays wet, so on clay it needs a raised sandy mound rather than an improved hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot, and will it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pot 400mm or wider with a free draining native mix suits it, provided it never stands in a saucer. Frost tolerance is light only, so it is not a plant for hard frosting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647789400383,"sku":"PHI-NOD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blue-Wax-Flower-Philotheca-nodiflora.png?v=1794662946"},{"product_id":"rosey-star-waxflower-crowea-hybrid-rosey-star","title":"Rosey Star Waxflower - Crowea hybrid 'Rosey Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosey Star Waxflower (\u003cem\u003eCrowea\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Rosey Star') is a small native shrub that flowers when little else does. It grows about 60cm tall and wide, with fine evergreen leaves and pink star-shaped flowers for most of the year, even in midsummer and midwinter in some climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-petalled pink stars appear for most of the year, and in mild climates the show runs through midsummer and midwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 60cm it suits small gardens, pots and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers bring native pollinators into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering stems can be cut and enjoyed indoors in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with a light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates a light overnight frost and thrives in mild winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a low, flowering edge along a path or in front of taller shrubs. It brings winter colour when many other plants are resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in containers, which suits courtyards, entries and small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems can be cut to enjoy indoors in a small vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rosey Star Waxflower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or dappled shade, in a light, bright spot. In the fierce summer heat of Western Australia and South Australia, give it dappled shade. It flowers best in mild warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it tolerates a light overnight frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, light sandy soil gives the best results. Mulch generously to keep the roots cool and moist while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and do not let the plant dry out or become waterlogged. After pruning, apply a slow release fertiliser for natives and fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished, or at the end of winter, will help give the plant shape and encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rosey Star Waxflower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, fine-leaved plant on arrival, ready to pot up or plant out into mulched, free-draining soil. Flowering builds as the plant fills out, and mild weather brings it on fastest. Plants travel upright in their tubes and settle quickly once watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of the year, and in some climates even in midsummer and midwinter. Mild weather gives the longest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It does well in a patio pot, provided the mix drains freely and the plant is watered regularly without being left waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light overnight frost is fine once the plant is established, but it prefers mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787204821311,"sku":"CRO-HYB-ROSEYS-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rosey-star-waxflower-crowea-hybrid-rosey-star.jpg?v=1792152000"},{"product_id":"winter-rouge-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-winter-rouge","title":"Winter Rouge Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides 'Winter Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Rouge Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Rouge') is a compact Australian native shrub, about 80cm high and wide, with scented, deep green leaves. Buds of pink-red open into star-shaped flowers in white and pale pink through winter and spring, when many gardens are short of colour. It is a tidy, scented plant for low hedges, borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in winter and spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of pink-red buds open to pale pink stars, then fade to white, and the display fills the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the deep green leaves and they release a scent, so plant it beside a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native with a small footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 80cm it gives you an Australian native in beds and pots too small for a bigger shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits native and wildlife plantings, and handles dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light overnight frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants meet as they mature, and a light trim after flowering keeps the line neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in the front of a border, where the winter flowers and scented leaves are close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and urban gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal gardens are among its recommended uses, and the compact size suits small urban beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot of free draining mix brings the winter flowers up to eye level on a patio or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Winter Rouge Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny or partly shaded spot, and dappled sunlight is ideal. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It tolerates light overnight frost, though hard frost can damage young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the key. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly as they establish. Once settled they tolerate dry spells. After pruning, apply a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once flowering has finished to shape the plant, then feed. A light trim each year keeps it compact and encourages the next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Winter Rouge Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit a long low hedge, while the potted sizes give a faster result. Flowers follow as the plant grows on and the cooler months arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough winter and spring. The pink-red buds open to pale pink stars that fade to white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, coastal gardens are one of its recommended uses. Keep the drainage sharp and give young plants some shelter while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and when do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune straight after flowering to shape the plant, then apply a native slow release fertiliser. Pruning at that time protects the buds that form for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789621690687,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789621723455,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-140MM-P10","price":245.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789621756223,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-200MM-P6","price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/winter-rouge-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-winter-rouge.jpg?v=1792191348"},{"product_id":"compact-purple-waxflower-crowea-exalata-compact-purple","title":"Compact Purple Waxflower - Crowea exalata 'Compact Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Purple Waxflower (\u003cem\u003eCrowea exalata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Purple') is a petite native shrub that flowers for almost half the year. It forms a neat evergreen mound 50 to 80cm tall and about 1m wide, studded with star-shaped purple-pink flowers from late summer into early winter. The name says purple, but in sunlight the colour reads as a deep, rich pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms run from late summer to early winter, with a few more through the rest of the year outside very hot or very cold spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar-shaped flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom has five petals, which is how you tell a crowea from a boronia, with its four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings pink to the garden through autumn and early winter, when many gardens have little in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mound under a metre high suits small beds, borders and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems can be cut and enjoyed in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in dappled shade for a flowering border. It mixes as comfortably with cottage perennials as with other natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of acidic native mix on a shaded patio keeps the roots cool, and puts the flowers at nose height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where you will see it in the cooler months, beside a path or window, when the long flowering season is at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Purple Waxflower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade in a cool, moist, slightly shady position. It comes from New South Wales, Victoria and southern Queensland, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate and cooler subtropical gardens. It tolerates a light frost. Very hot periods slow flowering, so give it the coolest spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, light, sandy, acidic soil gives the best results. Mulch generously to keep the roots cool and moist as the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, and do not let the plant dry out or become waterlogged. After pruning, apply a slow release fertiliser made for native plants, followed by fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a light prune after flowering has finished, or at the end of winter, to shape the plant and encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Compact Purple Waxflower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Our grower supplies the tube stock and supply is not constant, so the tube shows as on backorder when there is none. The notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small, bushy young plant that fills out to a mound as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it purple or pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name says purple, yet the flowers are a deep, rich pink in sunlight. 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It makes an informal hedge for native and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open to white stars in winter and spring, when little else is in bloom, with more flowers scattered through the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush one of the slender leaves and it releases a fresh citrus smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, informal hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.5m it forms a relaxed flowering screen rather than a clipped wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits native gardens as well as cottage planting, and you may still see it sold under its old name, eriostemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs touch within a few seasons and make a soft, flowering hedge about 1.5m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or five plants in the middle or back of a bed, where the winter flowers can be seen from a window or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries and sunny front gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it beside a path or gate where you can brush the leaves and catch the citrus scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with dappled sunlight ideal. It tolerates frost and drought once established, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Good drainage matters most, because persistently wet ground is what troubles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and moderate soil temperatures while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while it settles, then let rainfall do most of the work. After pruning, feed with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished helps give the plant shape. Stick to light trims of soft growth and avoid cutting back into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a hedge line sooner, while the tube is the economical way to plant a long run. Plant any of them into free draining soil, mulch, and water regularly while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower, so it is not always in stock. A tube on backorder simply means none is available today, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet within a few seasons without crowding at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush is winter and spring, with flowers appearing on and off through summer and autumn. Pink buds open to starry white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs eriostemon the same plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Eriostemon is the old botanical name for this group, and \u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e is the current one. Both names refer to the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790866776383,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790866841919,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-140MM-P10","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790866874687,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-200MM-P6","price":175.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flower-girl-long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-flower-girl.jpg?v=1792209984"},{"product_id":"long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides","title":"Long Leaf Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Leaf Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e), long known as eriostemon, is a pretty native flowering shrub that grows 80cm to 1m tall and wide. Pink buds open to starry white flowers in winter and spring, with more through summer and autumn, over long, slender leaves that smell of citrus when crushed. It makes a low informal hedge for a cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open to white stars in winter and spring, then keep appearing here and there for the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus scented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, slender leaves smell fresh when crushed, so plant it near a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, low size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it suits front gardens, borders and small spaces better than a taller shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings a native shrub into cottage plantings without looking out of place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs knit into a soft hedge about 1m high within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in the middle of a bed, in groups of three, where the white flowers lift a winter border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaths and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you will pass often, so the citrus scent reaches you when you brush the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Long Leaf Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with dappled sunlight ideal. It tolerates frost and drought once established, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Good drainage matters most, because persistently wet ground is what troubles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while it settles, then let rainfall do most of the work. A native slow release fertiliser after pruning keeps it growing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a light prune once flowering has finished to hold the shape. Trim soft growth only and avoid cutting back into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Long Leaf Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a hedge line sooner, while the tube is the economical way to plant a long run. Plant either into free draining soil, mulch, and water regularly while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are grown for us and are not always available. When the tube is on backorder, press the notify button on this page and it emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet within a few seasons without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first summer, then it copes with drought once established. Good drainage matters more than extra water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it also called eriostemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriostemon is the older botanical name for this group. \u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e is the current name for the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790867005759,"sku":"PHI-MYO-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790867071295,"sku":"PHI-MYO-200MM-P6","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides.jpg?v=1792209988"},{"product_id":"ruby-cascade-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-ruby-cascade","title":"Ruby Cascade Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides 'Ruby Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Cascade Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Cascade') is a low, compact native shrub that grows 50 to 60cm tall and spreads 60cm to 1m, with arching stems of deep green foliage. Pink-red buds open to starry white flowers through winter and spring, and again here and there in summer and autumn. It copes with exposed coastal positions and city air, so it suits seaside and urban gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-pink buds open to white stars along the stems, when much of the garden is quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and arching.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50 to 60cm tall it suits the front of a bed, a small garden or a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and urban tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in exposed coastal sites and tolerant of pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought once it has settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are said to carry a spicy apple or mint fragrance, so crush a leaf and see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a seaside bed, where exposure that burns many shrubs does it little harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low, informal border that carries its white stars along the stems in winter and keeps a soft, arching outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fit for a small front garden or a dry bed, since it tolerates pollution and, once settled, drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ruby Cascade Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with dappled sunlight ideal. It tolerates frost and drought once established and handles exposed coastal sites. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then rely on rainfall. A native slow release fertiliser after pruning is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished helps the plant keep its shape. Trim soft growth only and avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ruby Cascade Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is a small starter, so plant it into free draining soil soon after it arrives, mulch around it, and water regularly while it settles. Expect it to build its arching shape over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and supply comes and goes. If the tube shows as on backorder, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with sea wind and salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happy in exposed coastal sites, which makes it a good choice for a seaside front garden. Good drainage still matters, so avoid ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly in winter and spring, with flowers appearing on and off through summer and autumn. Red-pink buds open to starry white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 60cm to 1m across and 50 to 60cm tall, with arching stems. Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790867202367,"sku":"PHI-MYO-RUBYCA-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ruby-cascade-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-ruby-cascade.jpg?v=1792209992"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides.jpg?v=1794696424","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/wax-flowers.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}