{"product_id":"pinnacle-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-floriferum-pinnacle-pink","title":"Pinnacle Pink Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium floriferum 'Pinnacle Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinnacle Pink Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium floriferum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pinnacle Pink') is an upright waxflower that reaches about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, slimmer than the rounded Geraldton wax most gardens know. Pale pink, lobed flowers with deep pink centres open all the way along each stem from late spring. It is an excellent cut flower, and it was bred to grow well in a pot as well as in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers along the whole stem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buds open from the base of each upright stem to the tip, so the plant reads as a column of pink instead of a scatter of blooms at the ends of the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA slimmer waxflower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit takes less ground than a classic rounded Geraldton wax, so it is easier to place in a border, beside a path or on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA late bloomer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buds form in mid spring and flowers carry on into midsummer, a later season than most waxflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems wearing flowers from end to end suit vases, and cutting them doubles as a light prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost, exposed sites and dry spells once established, if the air is not too humid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The upright stems knit into a loose flowering screen about 2m high, and a light trim after flowering keeps it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a vertical accent at the back of a spring border, allowing 1.2m between plants if each should stand alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, seaside and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of free draining mix suits a sunny patio, and the soft flowers sit well in cottage and seaside gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pinnacle Pink Geraldton Wax in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, though part shade is tolerated. It prefers low humidity, so it is happiest in Mediterranean, arid and drier warm temperate gardens, and it copes with light frost. On the humid east coast it can struggle, so choose the sunniest, airiest spot you have or grow it in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the one firm requirement. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or in a pot, because waterlogged roots are the usual reason waxflowers fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks or so, until the plant is 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 just after flowering to encourage new growth and a dense show next season. Avoid cutting into old wood, which often fails to reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pinnacle Pink Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a hedge or border. Expect a small plant on arrival that flowers more heavily once it has had a season in the ground.\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\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Pinnacle Pink different from ordinary Geraldton wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows upright and slender instead of as a rounded cloud, and it carries flowers along the whole stem, not just at the tips. It also flowers later, from late spring into midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers low humidity. On the humid coast, give it full sun, open airflow and very sharp drainage, or keep it in a large pot. Mediterranean, arid and cooler southern gardens suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how hard should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly straight after flowering, taking only soft growth. Cutting into old wood often leaves bare stems that do not shoot again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787196236095,"sku":"CHA-FLO-PINNAC-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pinnacle-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-floriferum-pinnacle-pink.jpg?v=1792151725","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pinnacle-pink-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-floriferum-pinnacle-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}