Purple Pride Geraldton Waxflower
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride'
Full sun
Water when soil is completely dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-ay-LAU-see-um un-sin-AH-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Mid-Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water when soil is completely dry. |
| Companion Plants | New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Kohuhu (Pittosporum); Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Rice Flower (Ozothamnus); Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea); Lantana (Lantana) |
Requires loose, sandy, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay and soggy soils. Once established needs only occasional water, however, flowers best with supplemental water in spring in absence of rainfall; reduce frequency in summer. Fertilize sparingly. Prune back by 1/3 after bloom period to promote dense, bushy growth and optimal flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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