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The leaves of
Geraldton wax plants can be used in a similar way to rosemary leaves in cooking, as a flavoring agent. The flavor of Geraldton wax leaves is basically citrus, comparable to lemon myrtle (another Australian native plant) or Kaffir lime. The leaves can be infused in oil to add a
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Many varieties are commercially available, named both for colour and for early/late flowering times. In the wild, Geraldton wax is most commonly white with varying tinges of mauve. The deeper purple forms
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Geraldton Wax is relatively hardy and fairly easy to grow in a
Mediterranean climate with well-drained sandy soil and a sunny aspect. It can be grown in areas of higher humidity, such as
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