{"product_id":"marshmallow-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-marshmallow-delight","title":"Marshmallow Delight Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Marshmallow Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow Delight Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marshmallow Delight') is a tall, slender native shrub that grows up to 3m high and 1.5m wide. It flowers early, with large blooms in assorted shades of white, pink and purple that are often maroon in bud, over slender needle-like foliage. The upright habit suits informal hedging and screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig blooms in mixed shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e White, pink and purple flowers appear together on the same bush, often with maroon buds still opening nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn early start.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers early in the waxflower season, which brings colour ahead of the spring rush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slim, tall habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3m tall but only 1.5m wide, it gives a screen without taking much width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a row it forms a flowering screen rather than a clipped wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large blooms last well in a vase, and cutting stems in flower doubles as a light tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs will merge into a flowering screen up to 3m high, tall enough to filter a neighbour's view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack of a native border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its height suits the rear of a bed, with lower shrubs in front to show off the full length of the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles exposed positions and sandy soil, so it works on windy coastal blocks as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marshmallow Delight Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun the best for flowers. It thrives in Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates, tolerates light frost and prefers low humidity. Because it is tall, stake young plants in windy sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil. Mound the planting line on clay so the roots never sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks, until established. After that it is drought resistant, and a yearly feed of slow release native fertiliser is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to promote new growth and a dense flower set next season. Tip pruning builds bushiness on a tall shrub, but do not cut into old, bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Marshmallow Delight Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so a screen planted from tubes takes a few seasons to reach full height. Plant it promptly, mulch around the base and water regularly through the first summer.\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\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants 2m to 4m\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\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3m, with a spread of around 1.5m, so it works as a tall screen where space is narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers different colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms open in assorted shades of white, pink and purple, and many buds are maroon before they open. That variation is part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it as a formal hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an informal, billowing hedge better than a clipped one. Light pruning after flowering keeps it neat, but cutting into old wood risks the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787195351359,"sku":"CHA-UNC-MARSHM-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/marshmallow-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-marshmallow-delight.jpg?v=1792151673","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/marshmallow-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-marshmallow-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}