crowea-angustifolia_crowea

Crowea angustifolia – Waxflower

 

An attractive shrub from the southern corner of Western Australia with masses of starry white or pink flowers with pink buds from spring to early summer. Variable in height, from around half a metre to three metres high, it has fine and thin leaves. Needs a well drained soil.

 


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Crowea
Scientific Name - Crowea angustifolia
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name -
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -