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Thursday 13 October 2016

FFF255 - GERALDTON WAX FLOWER

Chamaelaucium uncinatum, Geraldton wax, is a flowering plant endemic to Western Australia. It is an erect shrub 0.5 to 4m high, bearing white or pink flowers June–November. The name uncinatum means "hooked" in Latin, in reference to the tips of the leaves. The flowers (somewhat resembling those of the tea tree) last a relatively long time after cutting, making the plant popular in horticulture. It is widely cultivated throughout Australia, both in home gardens and in the cut flower industry. Purple-flowering cultivars have been developed.

 Geraldton Wax is relatively hardy and fairly easy to grow in a Mediterranean climate with well-drained sandy soil and a sunny aspect. It can be grown in areas of higher humidity, such as Sydney, but tends to be short lived. It is also good in pots. It has the tendency to 'fall over' and may need support. It is very drought-tolerant and has aromatic leaves. The hardy characteristics have led to its use as a root stock species for grafting species of the closely related featherflowers of genus Verticordia.

 Many varieties are commercially available, named both for colour and for early/late flowering times. In the wild, Geraldton wax is most commonly white with varying tinges of mauve. The deeper purple forms are selected varieties propagated commercially: Chamelaucium "Early Purple" Chamelaucium "Purple Pride", etc.
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19 comments:

  1. Unknown13 October 2016 at 08:26

    Dear Nick,

    such a funny flower...
    It looks a little bit like a painting of my little son.
    And the color is very vivid,
    which I like very much.

    Best wishes - Julia

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  2. Hetty13 October 2016 at 08:39

    Oh, yes I recognize this one. We can buy these in winter, I think ours come from South Africa. The idea to grow these .... I wish we could. Lucky you to grow them in the garden! Groetjes, Hetty

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  3. Birgitta13 October 2016 at 09:05

    Lovely flowers with beautiful color!

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  4. Anonymous13 October 2016 at 11:09

    Such cute flowers - don't think I have ever seen these in California! Thank you for hosting:)

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  5. Maribel13 October 2016 at 13:24

    Hi Nick!
    I have never seen this before, it is beautiful.
    Have a nice weekend/Marika

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  6. fim.works13 October 2016 at 23:20

    Hi Nick,
    I had these ones a year ago or something like this an I remember, that they are not only cute, the also smell!
    Have a happy weekend ... Frauke

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  7. Anonymous14 October 2016 at 00:18

    Hello Nick,
    what wonderful flowers, very interesting color and form!
    Have a nice weekend,
    moni

    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  8. riitta k14 October 2016 at 01:13

    We can buy these wax flowers at florists' shops. Don't know their country of origin. The most cut flowers are imported via The Netherlands.

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  9. Sunnys Haus14 October 2016 at 02:04

    Hi Nick,
    every week I learn about flowers, I did'n know before. This one is very beautiful an special. Thank you !

    Greetings from Birgit

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  10. Kristin Aquariann14 October 2016 at 06:59

    How funny that the middle of the wax flower looks like a tealight candle! Gorgeous color.

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  11. photodoug14 October 2016 at 07:19

    Nick, amazing color. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Traudi Gartendrossel14 October 2016 at 08:12

    What a charming flower, the color is beautiful!

    best regards
    Traudi

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  13. DeniseinVA14 October 2016 at 08:41

    These are lovely Nick.

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  14. Vilt og vakkert14 October 2016 at 11:15

    Heisann, wonderful colour! Happy weekend to you ;:OD)

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    1. Vilt og vakkert14 October 2016 at 11:17

      PS I had a woxflower the Summer two years ago, it died, I found the label in the bed last week....

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  15. Nicole/Frau Frieda14 October 2016 at 23:12

    Pretty little flowers, dear Nick! The color is wonderful.
    Greetings, Nicole

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  16. Forest Dream Weaver15 October 2016 at 07:53

    Interesting cupped centre and colours.....beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing this.
    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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  17. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening16 October 2016 at 07:47

    These are such beautiful flowers and I enjoyed learning about them. Thanks for hosting Nick!

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  18. NatureFootstep21 October 2016 at 15:00

    seems like i forgot to comment on this purple beauty. Don´t think I have seen one in person.

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