Chamelaucium ciliatum
Wax flower
Now that's a heaven scent! Chamelaucium ciliatum flowers profusely during spring with many small white, pink or purple flowers.
A small shrub, Chamelaucium ciliatum grows to 1.2 m high by 0.5 m wide. It is ideally suited to smaller gardens and looks good in a small grouping or mass planting, or grown in a pot. This wax flower is a proven performer on all soil types providing there is good drainage. and will adapt to semi-shaded positions.
Grow it at home
- Best planted in autumn/winter in a sunny position but will adapt to semi-shaded positions
- Apply slow-release native blend 8–9 month fertiliser at planting and annually as required in spring
- Once established, plants may not need watering but watering once a week at the base of the plant will improve flowering. Open mulch will help to conserve moisture
- This species is highly responsive to pruning. To maintain well-shaped flowering plants, it is advisable to cut back one-third of the foliage each year after flowering
As a member of the Myrtaceae plant family, the foliage of this species is very aromatic. When brushed against this shrub gives off a distinct, fruity aroma. With its attractive small flowers and fragrant foliage, this species makes a great cut flower.
Find it in Kings Park
Enjoy this beautiful display in the Aspects Mound and Floral Clock, Western Australian Botanic Garden entrance, Chamelaucium and Anigozanthos garden, and Fraser's Restaurant surrounds.
Out in the wild
Chamelaucium ciliatum can be found throughout a wide range of environments in the Wheatbelt, Goldfields, Mallee and Jarrah forests and Esperance plains in the south-west corner of Western Australia.
