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Eriostemon australasius (Pink wax flower)
2 hours care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eriostemon australasius
Other names
Pink wax flower
Genus
Eriostemon Eriostemon
Species
E. australasius - E. australasius is a tender to borderline hardy, erect, bushy, evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, narrowly lance-shaped or linear, dark green leaves and waxy, star-shaped, pale pink flowers from late winter to late spring.
Eriostemon australasius is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation
Soak seed and then sow at 10C in spring. Germination is unreliable and rooting of cuttings is slow.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Eriostemon australasius (Pink wax flower) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Keep roots cool with a thick mulch or sandstone slabs. Do not allow to dry out for long periods. Protect from hot sun in prolonged dry periods in hot summers. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; sparingly when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Eriostemon australasius
Other names
Pink wax flower
Genus
Eriostemon Eriostemon
Species
E. australasius - E. australasius is a tender to borderline hardy, erect, bushy, evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, narrowly lance-shaped or linear, dark green leaves and waxy, star-shaped, pale pink flowers from late winter to late spring.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers and foliage are aromatic.
Habit
Bushy, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation
Soak seed and then sow at 10C in spring. Germination is unreliable and rooting of cuttings is slow.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Eriostemon australasius (Pink wax flower) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to acid, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Keep roots cool with a thick mulch or sandstone slabs. Do not allow to dry out for long periods. Protect from hot sun in prolonged dry periods in hot summers. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; sparingly when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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