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Box Leaf Wax Flower - Philotheca buxifolia Cascade of Stars
A cascading Australian native shrub smothered in white star-shaped flowers each spring, with outstanding drought, frost, and wind tolerance.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 30-60cm H x 30-60cm W.
Water
Low.
Uses
Coastal Garden, Rockery, Native Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Borders
Description
Imagine a cascade of soft pink buds unfurling into delicate white star-shaped flowers, set against a backdrop of elegant, arching light green foliage. Each spring, Philotheca buxifolia known as Cascade of Stars puts on a breathtaking floral display that transforms banks, retaining walls, and decorative pots into something truly special.
This compact Australian native shrub is as tough as it is beautiful. Highly drought tolerant, frost hardy, and wind resistant, it thrives in full sun to semi shade with minimal fuss. Its naturally cascading habit makes it a standout choice for sloped gardens, rockeries, and coastal landscapes where low-maintenance plants are a must.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.
- Light: Thrives in full sun to semi shade. Best flowering occurs in a sunny position.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then reduce. Highly drought tolerant once settled in.
- Fertiliser: Apply a low-phosphorus slow-release fertiliser in spring. Avoid high-phosphorus products which can harm Australian natives.
- Maintenance: Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Light tip pruning after flowering encourages a compact, bushy habit.
- Flowering: Flowers in spring. Masses of white star-shaped blooms open from soft pink buds along cascading stems.
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Box Leaf Wax Flower - Philotheca buxifolia Cascade of Stars
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