{"product_id":"early-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-early-pink","title":"Early Pink Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Early Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Pink Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Early Pink') is a medium to large Australian native shrub, about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, with an upright habit and slender needle-like leaves. From winter into spring it is covered in pink flowers, each with a red eye, that open pale and deepen as they mature. It suits feature planting, native mixed borders and large informal hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open pale pink and deepen to rich pink with burgundy-red centres, so each stem shows two tones, just when little else is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting cut flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems keep well in a vase, so one shrub supplies the house as well as the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e A native waxflower adds pollen and nectar to a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and light frost once established, and copes with exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits naturally in a native mixed planting and is a classic of the Western Australian flora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m high and 2m wide it has the presence of a small tree. Give it a sunny, open spot where the winter flowers can be seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge informal hedge or privacy screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. It forms a loose, flowering screen, and light tip pruning after flowering keeps the base dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative mixed plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group it with other natives such as grevilleas and westringia for a layered, wildlife friendly border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Early Pink Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, though part shade is tolerated. It prefers low humidity and exposed, airy positions, which suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and drier inland gardens. It tolerates light frost once established. In very humid, wet summer regions, choose the sunniest, best drained spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil; sandy soil is ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a mound so water drains away from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it manages dry spells. Fertilise once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and dense flowering next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, because waxflowers reshoot poorly from bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Early Pink Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small upright plant and gains size steadily, so a hedge from tubes takes patience, but each plant settles well in free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button 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\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eGrevilleas to plant alongside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging 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 to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Early Pink Geraldton Wax flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom winter into spring. The buds are pale pink and open to deep pink flowers with burgundy-red centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Prune lightly after flowering and avoid cutting into old, leafless wood, which reshoots poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers low humidity. In humid areas it needs the sunniest, airiest position and very free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the flowers indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They make a long-lasting cut flower for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790235304255,"sku":"CHA-UNC-EARLYP-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/early-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-early-pink.jpg?v=1792197113","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/early-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-early-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}