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Crowea exalata

Botanical Name: Crowea exalata

Common Name: Small Crowea, Waxflower

Average Height (cm): 60

Average Width (cm): 60

Description:

A compact shrub with star-shaped pink to mauve flowers and aromatic, narrow leaves.

I love the pretty star shaped flowers of a Crowea and I find them useful in many varied positions in the garden. They are as pretty as a Boronia in my opinion, but nowhere near as fussy.

Garden Design Uses:

In a sunny spot in a low cottage garden border, Crowea exalata provides welcome colour while in full bloom through autumn and winter but will be dotted with at least some flowers for most of the year, and the foliage is soft and pretty when not in flower. They are also very easy to grow in a pot, provided you give them regular water.

Care:

Prefers well-drained soils in partial shade. Requires regular watering during dry periods. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Growing Details

Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical

Soil Type: Clay Loam, Loam, Potting Mix, Sandy Loam

Soil Moisture: Moist Moderate Drainage

Sunlight: Full Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

Water Needs: Regular Water

Flower Colour: Pink

Flowering Season: Summer, Autumn, Winter

Foliage Colour: Mid Green

Garden Design Use: Suitable for Pots, Border, Feature, Small Gardens

Lifespan: Perennial - Long Lived

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