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Products > Chamelaucium 'Lady Stephanie'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Light Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Chamaelaucium 'Lady Stephanie'] |
| Parentage: (C. uncinatum x C. Walpole) |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Chamelaucium 'Lady Stephanie' (Geraldon Waxflower) - This evergreen shrub to 6-7 feet tall by as wide or wider has light green needle-like foliage that densely clothes the stems. In early to mid spring (March-May) emerge the light rose-pink flowers which age to a deep pink. At little more than 3/8 inches wide, the flowers are a bit smaller than most other wax flowers but are held in showy tight clusters. This plant is drought tolerant and appreciates good drainage but is not as hardy to frost as most other varieties tolerating only to about 28 degrees° F. It responds well to pruning. This is a nice cultivar for late flower arrangements. This hybrid wax flower is one of a group of hybrids, often referred to as 'FXU' which were the result of crossing Chamelaucium uncinatum with a plant called Chamelaucium' Walpole', an unnamed species which has wrongly been called C. axillare. 'Lady Stephanie' and other named hybrids of this parentage arose as chance seedlings in a garden in Mildura. As it is later blooming than many other cultivars, this plant is useful for Mother's Day Bouquets.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Chamelaucium 'Lady Stephanie' .
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