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Eriostemon myoporoides — 17cm / 2L17cm / 2L
Long-leaf Wax Flower

Eriostemon myoporoides

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Description

Eriostemon myoporoides, now correctly known as Philotheca myoporoides, is a beautiful evergreen shrub from eastern Australia, prized by collectors for its long season of waxy, star-shaped blooms. Often sold simply as eriostemon or the Long-leaf Wax Flower, this is a refined, well-behaved eriostemon plant that brings a touch of the exotic to sheltered UK gardens and patios.

From late winter into spring the bush is smothered in clusters of five-petalled white flowers, opening from pretty pink-flushed buds so the plant seems dusted in stars. The narrow, deep green leaves are aromatic, releasing a fresh citrus scent when brushed or crushed, a classic trait of the rue family (Rutaceae). It builds slowly into a neat, rounded shrub of around 1 to 1.5 m, making it a manageable choice where space is limited.

How and where to grow

Like most members of its family, philotheca myoporoides wants a warm, bright spot and very sharp drainage. Plant it in light, neutral to acidic soil that is low in phosphorus, ideally against a sunny south or west-facing wall where it gains extra warmth and shelter from cold winds. It strongly dislikes heavy wet clay and chalky, limey ground, so on difficult soils a container of gritty ericaceous compost is the reliable route.

  • Position: full sun, sheltered from cold winds
  • Soil: free-draining, lime-free, low in phosphorus
  • Size: around 1 to 1.5 m tall and wide
  • Hardiness: borderline (RHS H3), to roughly -5C

In UK conditions eriostemon myoporoides uk growers get the best results treating it as a half-hardy patio shrub: stand it outside for spring and summer, then move it somewhere bright and frost-free over winter. A light trim after flowering keeps it dense and tidy. Water freely while establishing, then let it dry between drinks once settled.

Every plant we send out is nursery-grown and carefully selected for healthy roots and strong, even growth, so your Long-leaf Wax Flower arrives ready to settle in and reward you with years of fragrant, star-spangled spring colour.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

  • Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
  • It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
  • Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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How to care for Long-leaf Wax Flower

Plant me in full sun and protect me when hard frost threatens.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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About Long-leaf Wax Flower

Eriostemon myoporoides needs full sun and well-drained soil. It is half-hardy to around −5°C and needs protection from hard frost.

Good for

Exotic Borders

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

Semi-Hardy (H3): down to around −5°C. Half-hardy; reliable in mild or coastal gardens, protect in colder areas.

Borderline hardy in the UK, tolerating short spells to around -5C in a sheltered spot. In most gardens it is best treated as a half-hardy patio shrub, stood outside for spring and summer and given frost-free, bright protection over winter. Read moreShow less

Borderline hardy in the UK, tolerating short spells to around -5C in a sheltered spot. In most gardens it is best treated as a half-hardy patio shrub, stood outside for spring and summer and given frost-free, bright protection over winter.

Position

Full sunSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered
Give it the sunniest, most sheltered position you can, ideally against a warm south or west-facing wall. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it will accept a little light midday shade. Read moreShow less

Give it the sunniest, most sheltered position you can, ideally against a warm south or west-facing wall. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it will accept a little light midday shade.

Soil

LoamSandWell-drainedAcid pHNeutral pH
Grow in light, sharply drained, neutral to acidic soil that is low in phosphorus. It dislikes heavy, wet clay and lime; in pots use an ericaceous or peat-free acidic mix with added grit. Read moreShow less

Grow in light, sharply drained, neutral to acidic soil that is low in phosphorus. It dislikes heavy, wet clay and lime; in pots use an ericaceous or peat-free acidic mix with added grit.

Watering

Water regularly through the first growing season to settle the roots, keeping the compost evenly moist but never waterlogged. Once established it is fairly drought-tolerant, so let the surface dry between waterings and ease right off in winter. Read moreShow less

Water regularly through the first growing season to settle the roots, keeping the compost evenly moist but never waterlogged. Once established it is fairly drought-tolerant, so let the surface dry between waterings and ease right off in winter.

Mature size

Height1-1.5 m
Spread1-1.5 m

Reaches full size in 5-10 years

Growth habit

Bushy

Flowering

Mar-May · White

Seasonal colour

Foliage

Evergreen

Scent

Aromatic, citrus-scented foliage

Pruning

This evergreen wax flower blooms from autumn through to spring. Give it a light all-over trim once flowering finishes to keep it neat and bushy; never cut back into bare old wood.

Toxicity

No reported toxicity to people or pets, though the foliage is strongly aromatic and not intended for consumption.

Native range

Eastern Australia

Family

Rutaceae

Also known as

Eriostemon myoporoides

Genus

Philotheca
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eriostemon myoporoides hardy in the UK?

It is borderline hardy (RHS H3), coping with brief dips to about -5C in a warm, sheltered spot. In most of the UK it is safest grown in a container so it can be moved into a frost-free greenhouse, porch or conservatory for the coldest months.

Where is the best place to plant it?

Choose the sunniest, most sheltered position available, such as the foot of a south or west-facing wall. Good light and shelter from cold winds give the best display of waxy spring flowers.

How big does Eriostemon myoporoides get?

It forms a neat, rounded evergreen shrub reaching roughly 1 to 1.5 m tall and wide over several years. Container growing and light pruning keep it more compact, making it ideal for patios.

Is it evergreen?

Yes, the Long-leaf Wax Flower is evergreen, holding its narrow, citrus-scented green leaves all year round. This gives structure and aromatic foliage even outside the spring flowering season.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Absolutely, and a pot is often the best approach in the UK. Use a free-draining, lime-free (ericaceous) compost with added grit, and you can simply lift the whole plant under cover before hard frosts arrive.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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