Chamelaucium Local Hero

Chamelaucium Local Hero Details

Chamelaucium Local Hero, commonly known as the Geraldton Wax Plant, is an Australian native shrub prized for its flowers and foliage. It is widely used as a cut flower which lasts for well over a week when cut. It grows as a medium sized shrub and produces bright pink flowers from late winter through into summer. The leaves are narrow and highly aromatic when crushed. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide with a somewhat open habit. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that is tolerant of frost, cool climates, dry periods, and wind. Chamelaucium Local Hero is commonly included in mixed plantings, used for screening, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.