Chamelaucium uncinatum
Geraldton Wax
Chamelaucium uncinata has many cultivars, some hybrids.
The species is regarded as a weed in our nursery region. If growing in a garden near a natural area, take care that it does not seed down in adjacent bushland.
For distribution in WA, FloraBase says:
Naturalised Status: Mixed (Native in Part of Range, Naturalised Elsewhere)
There is a significant weed population near the Yallingup Hall.
It is also weedy in New Zealand North Island, with some populations in the Australian eastern states.
Family: MYRTACEAE
Genus: Chamelaucium
Species: uncinatum
Origin: Greater WA
Soil Preferences: Coastal Alkaline, Edges of Swamps, Laterite, Limestone, Sand
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Moderately Lime Tolerant
Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bird Attracting - Seed Eaters, Bush Tucker / Human Food, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Floral Art, Hedge, Interesting flowers, Screening, Shrubbery
Growth Forms: Large Shrubs/Small Trees, Medium Shrubs
Size Range: 2-5m
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Spring, Winter
Flowering Months: 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov
Flowering Colours: Pink, White
FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5498
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.
Image Credits
- Gnangarra - CC BY 2.5 AU