{"product_id":"local-hero-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-local-hero","title":"Local Hero Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Local Hero'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocal Hero Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Local Hero') is a late flowering Australian native waxflower, up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with warm rosy pink blooms and deep maroon centres over slender needle-like foliage. It was bred for pot growing as well as for the garden, and the cut stems last well indoors. It suits borders, seaside beds and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm rosy pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep maroon centres give each bloom a dark eye, and the colour reads as warm rather than sugary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate in the waxflower season.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens late, extending native colour once earlier varieties have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in containers, which makes it easy to use on a deck, courtyard or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower you will use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim a few stems and enjoy them indoors. The cuts double as a light prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry-climate tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought resistant once established, tolerant of light frost and happy in exposed places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart as a feature shrub, or 1m apart for a loose informal hedge. The pink flowers show best against dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits sandy, free draining ground with wind, and gives a coastal planting a splash of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot at least 40cm wide, a free draining native potting mix and a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Local Hero Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny to partly shaded, with full sun giving the best flowering. Expect it to do best in Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid regions. It takes light frost in its stride and dislikes damp, humid air, so in humid subtropical districts plant it in the driest, most open position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is vital. If your ground is heavy, build a mound or use a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and keep mulch around the base for the first 12 weeks. Afterwards it is drought resistant, though a pot needs more water than an in-ground plant. Fertilise yearly using a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering, which encourages new growth and dense flowering the following season. Avoid cutting into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Local Hero Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The 200mm pots are more advanced plants, which give a larger shrub in the first year. Tube stock is the economical choice for a hedge or large border and catches up in warm weather.\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/spring-planting-guide-top-choices\"\u003eWhat to plant in spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a pot at least 40cm wide and step up as it grows. Use a free draining native potting mix and keep the pot out of saucers of standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant the 200mm pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it any time the soil is workable, though spring and autumn give the easiest start. Avoid the hottest weeks of summer, and water regularly through the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from other waxflowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal Hero blooms late and has a warm rosy pink flower with deep maroon centres. Its growth habit and care needs are the same as other Geraldton waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787195285823,"sku":"CHA-UNC-LOCALH-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787195318591,"sku":"CHA-UNC-LOCALH-200MM-P6","price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/local-hero-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-local-hero.jpg?v=1792151664","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/local-hero-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-local-hero","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}