{"product_id":"kerryn-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-kerryn","title":"Kerryn Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Kerryn'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKerryn Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kerryn') is a vigorous, big waxflower that grows 2m to 3m tall and about 1.5m wide, with fine evergreen foliage on long stems. Red winter buds open to heaps of large, single, dark pink flowers with maroon centres. It flowers later than most varieties, which extends the waxflower season, and it tolerates a hotter, drier climate than many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA later flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens after many other waxflowers have finished, so the garden has native colour for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems for cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tall growth gives you plenty of long stems for the vase without spoiling the shape of the shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, warm pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single blooms in a range of warm pink tones sit above maroon centres and open from red buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and dryness.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is more tolerant of a hot, dry climate than many waxflowers, so try it in inland and outback style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows fast for a waxflower, filling space quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun with sharp drainage and little summer humidity. It suits inland and arid gardens where more delicate shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 1.5m per plant and harvest long stems through the flowering period. A pair of shrubs gives a steady supply of bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also grows in a large pot, and fits at the back of a native border where height is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kerryn Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though flowering is best in full sun. It suits arid, Mediterranean and warm temperate gardens, tolerates light frost and handles heat and drought once established. Like other waxflowers it prefers low humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in light, free draining soil. On heavy clay, mound the bed or grow it in a large pot with a native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch well and keep the soil regularly watered for around 12 weeks. After that it is drought and heat resistant. A yearly application of slow release native fertiliser is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense flowers next season. Stay in leafy growth, because old wood is slow to reshoot. Cutting stems for the vase counts as a light prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kerryn Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, but it is vigorous and grows quickly in warm weather. Plant in free draining soil promptly, water regularly through the first summer, and allow room for a shrub of up to 3m.\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\/plants-for-arid-climates\"\u003ePlants for arid and semi arid climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eA guide to waterwise gardening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a hot inland garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates heat and drought once established, and is a good waxflower to try in hot, dry districts. Give it full sun and free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Kerryn grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2m and 3m tall and around 1.5m wide, so allow generous space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it carry buds for so long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerryn shows red buds in winter and opens them later than other waxflowers, so the buds stay on the bush for some time before the flowers appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787194990911,"sku":"CHA-UNC-KERRYN-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kerryn-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-kerryn.jpg?v=1792151654","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kerryn-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-kerryn","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}