Overview
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' is a spreading branched, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Chamelaucium, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' 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 uncinatum 'Purple Pride' (Geraldton waxflower 'Purple Pride') is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It has a spreading branched to columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally east, south, or west-facing. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for coastal, city, courtyard, and gravel gardens, as well as conservatories and greenhouses. 'Purple Pride' 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 uncinatum 'Purple Pride' 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 uncinatum 'Purple Pride'
- 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 uncinatum 'Purple Pride'?
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' need?
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' hardy in the UK?
Chamelaucium uncinatum 'Purple Pride' 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 uncinatum 'Purple Pride'?
Sowing seeds in spring, Greenwood cuttings in early summer, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.