This genus has 21 species that are native to Western Australia. In its native area, Chamelaucium uncinatum syn. Darwinia uncinata can be up to 10 ft (3 m) tall and more. In culture however, it is generally less than 7-8 ft (about 2-2.50 m) tall. It has ornamental small flowers of different colors that are often used as cut flowers.
It is advised to grow this plant outdoors only in frost free area. However, it is said to withstand very light frosts for brief periods. It thus could be tried in USDA zone 9b.
Leaves are narrow, linear, evergreen, opposite and 3/4-3/2 in (2-4 cm) long.
Flowers are small and have 5 petals. They appear in spring and can be pink, purple, red or white.
Chamelaucium uncinatum requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This plant prefers a well-drained soil and appreciates to be regularly watered during its early growing seasons. However, mature subjects are fairly drought tolerant.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, pink, red, purple
Propagation - cutting, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds (in spring) or cuttings (in late spring or in late summer for semi-ripe wood)
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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