Description
The "Basil" cultivar of Geraldton Wax, botanically known as Chamelaucium, is celebrated for its delicate white flowers that grace gardens with elegance. Native to Western Australia, this hardy shrub offers a prolonged flowering season from Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring). Beyond its aesthetic charm, the blooms serve as splendid cut flowers, injecting a touch of finesse to home arrangements.
For those planting "Basil" in the ground, enriching poor, sandy soils with a quality soil conditioner is pivotal for its flourishing. It flourishes best in sunny spots and requires consistent moisture, especially during its establishment phase. A balanced fertiliser application in both Djilba (early spring) and Djeran (autumn) ensures its vitality and prolific bloom production. Post-flowering pruning is advised to retain its neat structure and to stimulate robust growth.
| Botanical Name | Chamelaucium uncinatum x hybrida |
| Common Name | Geraldton Wax, Waxflower |
| Cultivar | Basil |
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Classification |
Chamelaucium |
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| Origin | Western Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
| Flower Time | Makuru to Djilba (winter to early spring) |
| Toxicity | Not known to be toxic to humans or animals. |
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