{"product_id":"free-spirit-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-free-spirit","title":"Free Spirit Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Free Spirit'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFree Spirit Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Free Spirit') is a compact, free-flowering Australian native that grows up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide. Bright pink buds open to vivid magenta-purple blooms in mid spring over slender needle-like foliage. It is big enough for an informal hedge on a larger block and small enough to slip into a back yard flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid magenta-purple colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are bolder than the whites and soft pinks that most waxflowers offer, and they stand out from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeaps of blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers freely, so a mature plant is covered in blossom through mid spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flexible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2m by 1.5m suits an acreage hedge, a mixed native border or a single feature plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e The superb cut flowers last well, and cutting stems doubles as a light prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought resistant once established, tolerates light frost and copes with exposed spots.\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 On acreage or a big back boundary, plant 1m apart to form a loose, flowering hedge along a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower beds in a back yard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set one or two plants in a sunny bed with other free draining plants. The magenta flowers contrast well with silver and grey-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits sandy, exposed positions and sits comfortably among native shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Free Spirit Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the best flowering, though a partly shaded spot is acceptable. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid gardens, tolerates light frost and prefers low humidity, so humid subtropical and tropical gardens are harder going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it free draining soil. Sand, gravel and light loam are ideal. If your soil is heavy, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep new plants mulched and regularly watered for around 12 weeks. Once established they are drought resistant, so a yearly dose of slow release native fertiliser is the only routine job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e After flowering, prune lightly to encourage new growth and dense flowering next season. Do not cut into old, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Free Spirit Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, ready to go into the ground or a larger pot. Tube stock is the economical choice for a long hedge, and a hedge of Free Spirit takes a couple of seasons to fill out.\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\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003ePlants with long lasting blooms\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\u003eAbout 1m apart. At that spacing the shrubs meet within a couple of seasons without crowding each other's base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost once established. In colder gardens, plant it in a sheltered, sunny position and keep it dry around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaxflowers are not long-lived shrubs. With sharp drainage and light pruning, expect around eight to ten years of good growth, then replace plants as they become woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194499391,"sku":"CHA-UNC-FREESP-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/free-spirit-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-free-spirit.jpg?v=1792151619","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/free-spirit-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-free-spirit","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}