{"product_id":"grace-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-grace","title":"Grace Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Grace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrace Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cloud of pure white.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, clean white flowers cover the rounded bush in mid spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife drawcard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers feed butterflies, bees and birds, which makes Grace a good pick for a habitat garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a single feature, mix it into a border or plant a row for a native hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for pots too.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in containers as well as in the ground, so a courtyard can have a native shrub of real stature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in dry, sunny spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost, handles exposed sites and is drought resistant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal and native hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a soft, billowing hedge. It needs room, because left alone each shrub reaches about 2m by 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and cut flower gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group two or three with other native shrubs and flowering perennials. The blooms bring pollinators and also give you long stems for bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a sunny front garden makes a sizeable white focal point in spring, backed by darker evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grace Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil is best. Mound the planting area on clay, and avoid low spots where water sits in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to promote new growth and dense flowers next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, since waxflowers rarely reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\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\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eCreating and keeping a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Grace get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 1.5m wide, forming a rounded, bushy shape. Allow that space if you want it to flower at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it attract wildlife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the spring flowers feed butterflies, bees and birds, so it suits a habitat garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my waxflower going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually from wet soil or humid weather. Check drainage first, improve airflow around the plant, and avoid overwatering once it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194630463,"sku":"CHA-UNC-GRACE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grace-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-grace.jpg?v=1792151636","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grace-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-grace","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}