Crowea exalata ‘Green Cape Crowea’ – Waxflower
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- Crowea exalata ‘Green Cape’
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- Crowea exalata ‘Green Cape’
A compact, prostrate dwarf shrub with short thick aromatic foliage and masses of multi-hued pink waxy star flowers mainly in autumn and spring, with spot flowers at other times possible. Butterflies, moths and dainty harmless native bees love the flowers. Use as a mounding groundcover in beds, cascading over banks or walls, or as a pot plant for balconies, courtyards and patios. Prefers cool moist conditions, can be shorter lived in hot and windy areas.
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Crowea exalata |
| Cultivar: | Green Cape Crowea |
| Common Name: | Crowea |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects, Lizards |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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