This small shrub has greyish upright wiry stems that form a bushy habit. It has dark green linear leaves and the white to pink cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Chamelaucium ciliatumis naturally found in Western Australia growing on the coast in very well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and is salt, drought and mildly frost tolerant.

This attractive small shrub is grown for its profuse flowers. It is planted in small gardens along low borders or used in a rocker as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal regions and has a moderate growth rate, establishing in 2 to 3 years. It will re-shoot after low intensity fire and is also planted in pots and tubs. ID 862

Chamelaucium (sham-ee-LAW-see-um) ciliatum(sil-ee-AH-tum)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family