{"product_id":"giselle-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-giselle","title":"Giselle Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Giselle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiselle Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Giselle') is a double-flowered Australian native, up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with ruffled little blooms from late winter into spring. Petals shade from palest blush pink to deep, almost purple tones, and each flower has a wine-red centre for contrast. The bush is medium sized, with the slender needle-like foliage typical of waxflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble, ruffled flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The petals pack in layers, so each bloom looks fuller than the single flowers of most waxflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wine-red eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep red centre sets off the blush pink petals and makes the flowers easy to see from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long, late season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant blooms open from late winter and carry on well into spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a medium sized variety it fits a mixed border without overwhelming its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little water, and it tolerates light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature in the native garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the double flowers can be seen up close, near a path, seat or entry. A single plant makes a pretty focal point among green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for individual shrubs, or 1m apart if you prefer a soft, continuous flowering line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits exposed sites with light, sandy soil, so it adds early colour to a coastal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giselle Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a sunny to partly shaded position, with plenty of sun for the best flower. It is at home in Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates. It tolerates light frost, and prefers low humidity, so give it airflow in damp districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the key. Add sand or gravel to heavy ground, or mound the bed up so water drains away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Watering is the main job in the first three months, so keep the soil mulched and regularly watered for around 12 weeks. After that the plant is drought resistant, and one annual feed of slow release native fertiliser is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new growth and a heavy flower set next season, and stay within the leafy stems. Cutting into old wood risks losing the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Giselle Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and plants in the ground or in a pot should be kept evenly moist while they settle. Expect the first flowers to be light and the display to build as the bush gains height.\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\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eA native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA simple guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a double waxflower mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has extra petals in each flower, so the bloom looks ruffled and full. Giselle's colours range from blush pink to deep, almost purple tones, with a wine-red centre in every flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be planted 1m apart as a loose informal hedge, but its real strength is as a feature shrub where the double flowers get seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I cut it for the vase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake long stems in the cool of the morning and strip the lower leaves. Cutting also acts as a light prune, so stay within the leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194564927,"sku":"CHA-UNC-GISELL-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/giselle-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-giselle.jpg?v=1792151628","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/giselle-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-giselle","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}