{"product_id":"winter-rouge-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-winter-rouge","title":"Winter Rouge Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides 'Winter Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Rouge Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Rouge') is a compact Australian native shrub, about 80cm high and wide, with scented, deep green leaves. Buds of pink-red open into star-shaped flowers in white and pale pink through winter and spring, when many gardens are short of colour. It is a tidy, scented plant for low hedges, borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in winter and spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of pink-red buds open to pale pink stars, then fade to white, and the display fills the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the deep green leaves and they release a scent, so plant it beside a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native with a small footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 80cm it gives you an Australian native in beds and pots too small for a bigger shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits native and wildlife plantings, and handles dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light overnight frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants meet as they mature, and a light trim after flowering keeps the line neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in the front of a border, where the winter flowers and scented leaves are close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and urban gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal gardens are among its recommended uses, and the compact size suits small urban beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot of free draining mix brings the winter flowers up to eye level on a patio or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Winter Rouge Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny or partly shaded spot, and dappled sunlight is ideal. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It tolerates light overnight frost, though hard frost can damage young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the key. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly as they establish. Once settled they tolerate dry spells. After pruning, apply a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once flowering has finished to shape the plant, then feed. A light trim each year keeps it compact and encourages the next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Winter Rouge Wax Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit a long low hedge, while the potted sizes give a faster result. Flowers follow as the plant grows on and the cooler months arrive.\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\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\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\u003eThrough winter and spring. The pink-red buds open to pale pink stars that fade to white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, coastal gardens are one of its recommended uses. Keep the drainage sharp and give young plants some shelter while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and when do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune straight after flowering to shape the plant, then apply a native slow release fertiliser. Pruning at that time protects the buds that form for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789621690687,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789621723455,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789621756223,"sku":"PHI-MYO-WINTER-200MM-P6","price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/winter-rouge-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-winter-rouge.jpg?v=1792191348","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/winter-rouge-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-winter-rouge","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}