Growing Eriostemon australasius

Eriostemon australasius which has the common name Wax Flower is part of the Rutaceae family.

If you have ever wondered how to grow Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower then look no further. Wax Flower are relatively straightforward to grow, but there are a few tricks to growing Eriostemon australasius in Australia. Get these right and you will be laughing.

How big can Eriostemon australasius grow?

Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower can grow to a height between 0.6 ~ 2 metres and grow to a width of 0.6 ~ 1 metre. Make sure that you have the right amount of space for your Wax Flower in your chosen planting location.

What colour flowers do Eriostemon australasius have?

Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower have wonderful flowers which can be white, pink. Wax Flower will flower during spring, winter.

Where should you plant Eriostemon australasius?

Wax Flower thrive in a light shade, half shade location and are perfect for planting in a low maintenance garden, courtyard, container growing, cottage garden, flower garden, coastal garden. They thrive in the following climate zones sub-tropical, warm temperate, mediterranean.

Wax Flower can be planted in a variety of soil types such as sandy, loamy, sandy loam, potting mix, saline. They can handle a variety of Ph level including acid, neutral. Wax Flower likes it’s soil soil moisture levels to be well-drained.”

Are Eriostemon australasius perennial?

Yes, Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower are perennial. A perennial plant is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.

Are Eriostemon australasius frost tolerant?

Yes, Eriostemon australasius tolerates light frost.

How to propagate Eriostemon australasius

The best way to propagate Eriostemon australasius is by softwood cutting.

What are Eriostemon australasius used for?

Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower can be used as a feature plant, screen. Other special uses for Eriostemon australasius Wax Flower include being used cut flower, playground friendly. Wax Flower are great at attracting wildlife such as bees.

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