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Products > Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Violet Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' (Geraldton Waxflower) - This is a dark selection of Chamelaucium uncinatum that grows to 6 to 7 feet tall by as wide with long dark green foliage that densely lines the dark red stems. The winter to spring (January - May) 1/2 inch wide dark rosy-purple flowers with a white central ring are slightly larger than the other varieties. This evergreen shrub has light green foliage and the leaves densely clothe the stems. It can grow to about six feet by six feet. It is drought tolerant and appreciates good drainage and is hardy to about 25 degrees F. It makes a great filler for flower arrangements. 'Purple Pride' is one of the most popular older varieties of waxflower.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride'. |
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