{"product_id":"nina-s-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-megalopetalum-nina-s-delight","title":"Nina's Delight Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium megalopetalum 'Nina's Delight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNina's Delight Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium megalopetalum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nina's Delight') is a tall Australian native waxflower, up to 2m high and 1.5m wide, with rich dark pink to purple flowers and burgundy centres from September to November. Slender needle-like foliage sets off the colour. It is a late season variety that suits cottage, native and seaside gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark pink to purple petals with burgundy centres are richer than the pale pinks and whites of many waxflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA September to November season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open in spring and carry on for a good three months, giving colour when the winter varieties have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark blooms make a bold bunch indoors and cutting stems keeps the shrub tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and dry-climate tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants resist drought and shrug off light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tall, upright habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2m tall, it adds height to a native or cottage border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart as a feature shrub. The rich pink-purple tones look good with silver foliage and grey-green natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it toward the middle or back of a bed, where its tall, slender shape can rise above lower plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits free draining, sandy soil and exposed positions, so it works as a bright note in a coastal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nina's 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 giving the best flowering. Choose it for Mediterranean, warm temperate and arid gardens. Light frost is fine, but long humid spells are not. In humid subtropical districts it needs the driest, breeziest position available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil. On heavy ground, build a mound or choose a large pot with native mix.\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. Feed once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to promote new growth and dense flowering next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, which seldom reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nina's Delight Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so plan on a couple of seasons before it reaches its full size. Plant promptly into free draining soil and keep it moist but not soggy 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 native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eWaterwise garden guide\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\u003eFrom September to November, in spring. That is later than the winter-flowering waxflowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from other Geraldton waxes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a close relative with deeper colouring, and its care needs are the same: sun, free drainage and a light prune after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit seaside gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it handles exposed positions and sandy, free draining soil. Keep it away from heavy, wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787196105023,"sku":"CHA-MEG-NINASD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nina-s-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-megalopetalum-nina-s-delight.jpg?v=1792151716","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nina-s-delight-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-megalopetalum-nina-s-delight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}