Description

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.

Family: Rutaceae

Scientific Name: Crowea angustifolia

Common Name: Crowea

Plant Type: Small shrub, Large shrub

Height: 0.3 ~ 3 metres

Width: 0.3 ~ 1.5 metres

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

Soil Moisture: Well-drained

Propagation Method: Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

Plant Usage: Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant

Special Features: Cut flower, Playground friendly

Attracts Wildlife: Bees, Other insects