Geraldton waxflower

(ˈdʒɛrəldtən ˈwæksˌflaʊə)

(Plants) an evergreen shrub, Chamelaucium uncinatum, native to W Australia, cultivated for its pale pink flowers. Also called: Geraldton wax

[named after Geraldton, a port in W Australia]

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References in periodicals archive

A | Orange Geraldton waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum)

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* 16 or more shorter flowers (Wiley used white freesias, yellow button pompom chrysanthemums, and pink Geraldton waxflowers)

An English garden basket

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