{"product_id":"rhiannon-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-rhiannon","title":"Rhiannon Geraldton Wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Rhiannon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhiannon Geraldton Wax (\u003cem\u003eChamelaucium uncinatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rhiannon') is a tall waxflower, 1.5m to 2m high and 1m to 1.5m wide, with large two-tone blooms in white and pink with darker pink centres. It flowers late in the season, through winter and into spring, above the fine needle-like foliage typical of Geraldton wax. Long lasting flowers on strong stems make it a favourite for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, freckled blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are noticeably larger than those of a classic Geraldton wax, white with pink freckling and a darker pink centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers in winter and spring, when many gardens are short of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA top cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong stems and long lasting blooms stand up well in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open blooms draw bees and butterflies in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was bred for pot growing too, so a sunny patio works as well as a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a sunny border so the tall stems have air around them. The large flowers show best against plain green planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short row of three or four plants, spaced 1.2m apart, gives you stems for the house through the late season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a classic cottage plant and suits seaside gardens, where the fine foliage copes with open positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a big pot, fill it with free draining mix and keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rhiannon 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 acceptable. It prefers low humidity, takes light frost and handles exposed positions in most parts of Australia. Humid coastal gardens are the hardest place for it, so choose an open, airy spot there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil. Sandy ground is ideal, and heavy clay needs a raised mound or a pot, since wet roots in winter are the common cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established. Once settled it is drought resistant. A yearly application 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 dense flowers next season. Avoid cutting into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rhiannon Geraldton Wax as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is the economical way to build a cutting row or border and settles quickly in warm soil. Expect a small plant on arrival that gains height and flowers as it fills out.\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\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Rhiannon flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the season, from winter into spring. That is later than many waxflowers, which makes it useful for extending the flowering calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for cut flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The blooms are large and long lasting on strong stems. Cutting also tidies the plant, though you should leave leafy growth behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it was bred to suit pots as well as the garden. Use a large pot with free draining mix, keep it in full sun and avoid letting water sit in the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787196334399,"sku":"CHA-UNC-RHIANN-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rhiannon-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-rhiannon.jpg?v=1792151742","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rhiannon-geraldton-wax-chamelaucium-uncinatum-rhiannon","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}