{"product_id":"ice-queen-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-ice-queen","title":"Ice Queen Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Ice Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIce Queen Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice Queen') is taller than most waxflowers, growing up to 3m high and 1.5m wide, and carries pure white blooms with a yellow centre over slender needle-like foliage. Bred by Kings Park \u0026amp; Botanic Gardens in Perth, it forms a billowing white hedge in a native or wildlife-friendly garden. It will also grow in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, it fills vertical space where a wide shrub will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure white, yellow-centred flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crisp white blooms with a golden eye catch the light well in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that billows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a row it grows into a soft white screen, an alternative to clipped formal hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It slots naturally into native plantings that feed and shelter garden wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and adaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost, copes with 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\u003eTall informal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart to form a screen up to 3m high. The upright, narrow habit takes less width than most hedging plants of the same height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the back of a border, with shorter shrubs in front, so that the white flowers rise above the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots in urban gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred to grow in containers as well, so a courtyard or terrace can host a tall white flowering shrub. Use a large, heavy pot and free draining native mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ice Queen Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the best flowering, or in partial shade. It is happiest in Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates, copes with light frost and dislikes sticky humidity. Tall plants can catch the wind, so stake young plants in exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is essential. Sand, gravel or a raised bed suit it well, and heavy ground needs mounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established, then leave it to its drought resistance. Feed it once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new growth and dense blooms next season. Tip pruning keeps tall plants bushy, but avoid cutting into old, bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ice Queen Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plan for a few seasons of growth before the hedge reaches its full height. Plant promptly and water through the first summer, and protect young plants from strong wind.\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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eA native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fast-growing-hedges-ideal-picks-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eFast growing hedge ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3m, with a spread of about 1.5m. That is taller than most waxflowers, so it suits a screen or the back of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it was bred for pots as well as the garden. Choose a large pot with good drainage, and expect to prune a little to keep it in proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart. That spacing gives a continuous screen in a few seasons without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194761535,"sku":"CHA-UNC-ICEQUE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ice-queen-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-ice-queen.jpg?v=1792151646","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ice-queen-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-ice-queen","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}