Photography: “Purple Pride”

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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 and 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. (Source)

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