A naturally compact and delightful small shrub with a cascading habit, and aromatic light green foliage. It gets masses of soft pink buds in early spring which open to white star shaped flowers in mid to late spring. It needs a well drained soil in a sunny to part shaded spot, and will cope with dry spells once it becomes established. Great for containers and on banks and walls where it can spill over, as a feature plant or mass planted. Mulch to suppress weeds, add organic matter and to cool the soil, this also helps to avoid root disturbance. A good easy care plant.
Philotheca buxifolia ‘Cascade Of Stars – Wax Flower
Family : Rutaceae
Cultivar Name: Cascade Of Stars
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 0.5
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Growth Habit : Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Cut flower, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Philotheca buxifolia
Common Name : Wax Flower
Height : 0.5
Flower Color : White, Pink
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects