Chamelaucium axillare
ESPERANCE WAX
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pruning: Tip prune young plants for density. Prune back after flowering into one year old wood only.

 
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Chamelaucium axillare
ESPERANCE WAX
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink & red

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Leaves: aromatic; mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal, cottage, bush & alpine designs

Uses: informal screen, cut flowers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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