{"product_id":"ruby-cascade-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-ruby-cascade","title":"Ruby Cascade Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides 'Ruby Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Cascade Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Cascade') is a low, compact native shrub that grows 50 to 60cm tall and spreads 60cm to 1m, with arching stems of deep green foliage. Pink-red buds open to starry white flowers through winter and spring, and again here and there in summer and autumn. It copes with exposed coastal positions and city air, so it suits seaside and urban gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-pink buds open to white stars along the stems, when much of the garden is quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and arching.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50 to 60cm tall it suits the front of a bed, a small garden or a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and urban tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in exposed coastal sites and tolerant of pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought once it has settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are said to carry a spicy apple or mint fragrance, so crush a leaf and see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a seaside bed, where exposure that burns many shrubs does it little harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low, informal border that carries its white stars along the stems in winter and keeps a soft, arching outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrban and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fit for a small front garden or a dry bed, since it tolerates pollution and, once settled, drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ruby Cascade Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with dappled sunlight ideal. It tolerates frost and drought once established and handles exposed coastal sites. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then rely on rainfall. A native slow release fertiliser after pruning is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished helps the plant keep its shape. Trim soft growth only and avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ruby Cascade Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is a small starter, so plant it into free draining soil soon after it arrives, mulch around it, and water regularly while it settles. Expect it to build its arching shape over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and supply comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.\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\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with sea wind and salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happy in exposed coastal sites, which makes it a good choice for a seaside front garden. Good drainage still matters, so avoid ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly in winter and spring, with flowers appearing on and off through summer and autumn. Red-pink buds open to starry white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 60cm to 1m across and 50 to 60cm tall, with arching stems. Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790867202367,"sku":"PHI-MYO-RUBYCA-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ruby-cascade-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-ruby-cascade.jpg?v=1792209992","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ruby-cascade-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-ruby-cascade","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}