A compact shrub with aromatic foliage and rose-pink buds opening to white star flowers through winter and spring. Hardy and bee-attracting, ideal for borders and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Winter Rouge Wax Flower
Philotheca myoporoides 'Winter Rouge' is a shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to New South Wales. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Winter Rouge Wax Flower
Winter Rouge Wax Flower suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Winter Rouge Wax Flower does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Winter Rouge Wax Flower performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Winter Rouge Wax Flower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Winter Rouge Wax Flower in the garden
Winter Rouge Wax Flower earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, feeding bees and pollinators and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Winter Rouge Wax Flower sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Winter Rouge Wax Flower
Plant Sale lists Winter Rouge Wax Flower as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
