Chamelaucium (Geraldton Wax), Plant Profile and growing conditions

Chamelaucium (Geraldton Wax) (picture right) is a native shrub growing to 2m, in the home garden they are often kept pruned to form a shaped bush. A well drained soil and a sunny position will suit best.

The flowers are used as cut flowers, and in fact they are Australia's leading commercial wildflower.

Grafted varieties of Geraldton wax or Chamelaucium are more resistent to disease. Chamelaucium Teina's Delight has pink to tangerine flowers while Chamelaucium Blossom Magic has darker red flowers.

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