{"product_id":"cha-cha-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-cha-cha","title":"Cha Cha Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Cha Cha'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCha Cha Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cha Cha') is a flowering Australian native that grows to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with fine needle-like leaves and a heavy spring display. Maroon-red buds open to pink flowers with dark red centres in mid spring, so the shrub stays two-tone for weeks. It was bred to perform in a pot as well as in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maroon-red buds sit beside open pink flowers with dark red centres, which gives the bush a sparkle that plain pink varieties lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperb cut flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim a few stems in bloom and bring them indoors, where they hold well in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily in a large pot, so a deck or courtyard can have waxflower too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought resistant once established, tolerates light frost and is at home in exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, light foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender needle-like leaves give a soft texture that sits well beside broader-leaved natives.\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 1m apart for an informal flowering line, or 1.5m apart if you want each shrub to stand alone. It pairs well with grevilleas and correas, which enjoy the same sunny, free draining conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits exposed, free draining coastal sites, where it takes wind and sandy soil in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on a deck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot at least 40cm wide, a free draining native potting mix and a sunny spot, and never let the pot stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cha Cha Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, though a partly shaded position works. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates, tolerates light frost and prefers low humidity. In humid subtropical gardens, choose the driest, breeziest spot you have and raise the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. Sandy and gravelly loams suit it; on heavy clay, build a mound or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established, then back off, because it is drought resistant. Fertilise once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new growth and dense flowers next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, which often will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cha Cha Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, fine-leaved plant, so plant it promptly into free draining soil, or pot it on and keep it watered through its first summer. Flowering builds as the plant gains size.\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\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\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\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid spring, with the red buds showing beforehand. Pruning lightly straight after flowering sets the plant up for next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it was bred for containers. Use a large pot with a free draining native potting mix and plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do waxflowers sometimes die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually from wet feet or humid, wet summers. Free drainage, a raised bed and good airflow prevent most losses, and avoid pruning into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194204479,"sku":"CHA-UNC-CHACHA-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cha-cha-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-cha-cha.jpg?v=1792151601","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cha-cha-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-cha-cha","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}