Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Chamelaucium

Species:

Chamelaucium virgatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub that regenerates vigorously after fire, typical of southwestern Australian heathland species.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures and good light. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI