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Chamelaucium uncinatum x axillare - MY SWEET SIXTEEN - Geraldton Wax
Chamelaucium uncinatum x axillare - MY SWEET SIXTEEN - Geraldton Wax
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"My Sweet Sixteen" is a cultivar of the Geraldton Wax (Chamelaucium) which offers a vibrant array of white, pink, and reddish-pink flowers, making it an exquisite addition to any garden. This medium-sized shrub, indigenous to Western Australia, boasts a splendid floral display from Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring). Its diverse palette of hues promises to be a conversation starter and an eye-catching garden focal point.
For optimal growth when planting "My Sweet Sixteen" in the ground, consider enriching sandy soils with a premium soil conditioner. Initial watering is essential to help establish this shrub; thereafter, its resilience shines through, needing extra hydration only during intense heat waves. For the plant's optimal nutrition, apply fertiliser during Djilba (early spring) and Djeran (autumn).
| Botanical Name | Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Snowflake' x axillare |
| Common Name | Geraldton Wax, Waxflower |
| Cultivar | My Sweet Sixteen |
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Classification |
Chamelaucium |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Western Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2 M |
| Width | 1.5 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Performs best in well-drained, sandy soil enriched with soil conditioner at the time of planting. |
| Water Requirement | Water deeply through warm weather in its first year to encourage deep roots. Drought-hardy once established. May need extra water during heat waves. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White, pink and reddish-pink. |
| Flower Time | Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring) |
| Toxicity | Not known to be toxic to humans or animals. |
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