{"product_id":"morning-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-morning-delight","title":"Morning Delight Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Morning Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorning Delight Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Morning Delight') is a rounded, fine-leaved native shrub, up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide, that flowers when most gardens are asleep. Masses of milky-white flowers appear from winter onwards. It was developed with the breeding program at Kings Park Botanic Gardens in Perth and suits native and mixed gardens as well as large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky-white blooms start in winter and carry on, so the garden has life in the coldest months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rounded, tidy habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine evergreen foliage forms a neat, rounded shape that looks good even before the flowers open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky white suits native borders, cottage beds and mixed plantings equally well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers cut well, and a bunch inside in winter is a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry-climate tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants cope with drought and light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature shrub at 1.5m spacing, or plant a row 1m apart for a loose informal hedge. The pale flowers lift dark corners in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot with free draining native mix works well, providing a flowering shrub for a courtyard. Keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where you will see it from a window, so you can enjoy the flowers in the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Morning Delight Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to part shade. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid climates and tolerates light frost, though winter flowers can be marked by hard frost, so avoid frost pockets. It prefers low humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. Mound clay soils, or grow the plant in a pot of coarse native potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it mulch and regular water for the first 12 weeks. Afterwards it is drought resistant, and one yearly feed with a slow release native fertiliser is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to encourage new growth and a dense flower set next season. Do not cut into old, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Morning Delight Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, which will establish quickly in the warm months. Plant promptly into free draining soil, mulch around the stem and keep it evenly moist through its 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\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eNative shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frost-tolerant-plants-in-australia\"\u003eFrost tolerant plants in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Morning Delight flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom winter onwards, with milky-white flowers continuing into spring. It is one of the earliest waxflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost damage the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost, but hard frost can mark winter blooms. Plant it in a sheltered, sunny spot away from frost pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good cut flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the milky-white flowers cut well. Trim stems in the cool of the morning and stay within the leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787196072255,"sku":"CHA-UNC-MORNIN-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/morning-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-morning-delight.jpg?v=1792151708","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/morning-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-morning-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}