Description

General aspect and origins - 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.
Leaves - Leaves are narrow, linear, evergreen, opposite and 3/4-3/2 in (2-4 cm) long.
Flowers - Flowers are small and have 5 petals. They appear in spring and can be pink, purple, red or white.

Culture

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.
Soil - 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.

Propagation

This plant can be propagated by seeds (in spring) or cuttings (in late spring or in late summer for semi-ripe wood)