{"product_id":"moonlight-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-moonlight-delight","title":"Moonlight Delight Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Moonlight Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoonlight Delight Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moonlight Delight') is a rounded, evergreen Australian native shrub that grows to a neat 2m tall and up to 1.5m wide. Brilliant red buds in late winter open to masses of large, single, ivory-white flowers with deep red centres. It looks good in the garden, in a large container and in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed buds, ivory flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant red buds give way to large ivory-white flowers with deep red centres, a striking contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasses of blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers cover the rounded shrub, so it makes a statement even from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded habit and a height of about 2m make it tidy in a border or beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks in the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim a few stems and enjoy them for weeks indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home in dry spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought resistant once established, tolerant of light frost and suited to exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart as a feature shrub. The ivory flowers look soft beside blue-grey foliage and the red buds add detail up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, wide pot with free draining mix suits it. Stand it in full sun and water more often than you would a planted shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row for a rounded flowering hedge about 2m high, tidy enough for a front boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moonlight Delight 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. Full sun gives the strongest flowering. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates and tolerates light frost, though it prefers low humidity. Avoid cold, wet hollows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. Raise the bed on clay, or grow it in a large pot with native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established, then ease off, because it is drought resistant. A single yearly feed of slow release native fertiliser is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly once flowering has finished to encourage new growth and a good flower set next season. Cut only into leafy growth, because old wood rarely reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Moonlight Delight Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plant it promptly into free draining soil or a larger pot. Expect a modest first season while it builds size, then a bigger display as it matures.\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\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003eFixing poor drainage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed buds appear in late winter and open into ivory-white flowers. The display continues through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits large containers. Use a free draining native mix and a sunny position, and water more often than you would an in-ground plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neat 2m high, up to 1.5m wide, with a rounded shape. Light pruning after flowering keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787196006719,"sku":"CHA-UNC-MOONLI-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/moonlight-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-moonlight-delight.jpg?v=1792151699","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/moonlight-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-moonlight-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}