Grace Geraldton Wax

Grace Geraldton Wax (Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Grace') is a tall, bushy Australian native that grows about 2m tall and 1.5m wide and covers itself in large, pure white flowers in mid spring, like a fluffy cloud. It is a lovely feature shrub in native, wildlife and cut flower gardens, and an informal hedge where you have room to let it grow. It was also bred to cope with pot growing.

Why you'll love it

• A cloud of pure white. Large, clean white flowers cover the rounded bush in mid spring.
• A wildlife drawcard. The flowers feed butterflies, bees and birds, which makes Grace a good pick for a habitat garden.
• Versatile shape. Use it as a single feature, mix it into a border or plant a row for a native hedge.
• Bred for pots too. It grows in containers as well as in the ground, so a courtyard can have a native shrub of real stature.
• Tough in dry, sunny spots. It tolerates light frost, handles exposed sites and is drought resistant once established.

Where it works best

Informal and native hedging. Plant 1m apart for a soft, billowing hedge. It needs room, because left alone each shrub reaches about 2m by 1.5m.

Wildlife and cut flower gardens. Group two or three with other native shrubs and flowering perennials. The blooms bring pollinators and also give you long stems for bouquets.

Feature planting. A single plant in a sunny front garden makes a sizeable white focal point in spring, backed by darker evergreen foliage.

Growing Grace Geraldton Wax in Australia

Position and climate. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position, and choose full sun for the most flowers. Like all Geraldton wax it loves a drier climate and suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid gardens. It tolerates light frost, but humid summers are hard on it.

Soil. Light, free draining soil is best. Mound the planting area on clay, and avoid low spots where water sits in winter.

Water and feed. Water regularly and mulch the root zone for the first 12 weeks or so. After that it copes with dry spells by itself, and a slow release native fertiliser once a year is all the feeding it wants.

Pruning. Prune lightly after flowering to promote new growth and dense flowers next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, since waxflowers rarely reshoot from it.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Grace Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant that will grow quickly in warm weather once it has settled. A hedge of tubes takes a few seasons to fill, but the plants grow into a dense, white-flowered screen.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse Australian native plants
• Bird attracting plants
• Plants for native bees
• Creating and keeping a great hedge

Common questions

How big does Grace get?

About 2m tall and 1.5m wide, forming a rounded, bushy shape. Allow that space if you want it to flower at its best.

Does it attract wildlife?

Yes, the spring flowers feed butterflies, bees and birds, so it suits a habitat garden.

Why is my waxflower going brown?

Usually from wet soil or humid weather. Check drainage first, improve airflow around the plant, and avoid overwatering once it is established.