Overview
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' is a spreading branched, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Chamelaucium, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' is a spreading branched, columnar upright cultivar of the Chamelaucium genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with east, south, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for coastal, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as gravel gardens, conservatories, and greenhouses. 'Pinnacle Pink' is valued for its interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or taking cuttings in early to late summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamelaucium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink'
- Propagation
- Sowing seeds in spring, Greenwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink'?
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' need?
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' hardy in the UK?
Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Chamelaucium 'Pinnacle Pink'?
Sowing seeds in spring, Greenwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
More in the Chamelaucium genus
- Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride'Geraldton waxflower 'Purple Pride'
- Chamelaucium 'Lullfitz Selection'