Crowea hybrid ‘Poorinda Ecstasy’ – Waxflower

Crowea 'Poorinda Ecstasy'
Crowea 'Poorinda Ecstasy'

A tried and tested reliable variety, this is a small and compact shrub, growing to around a metre high and wide. It has attractive light green foliage and pink starry flowers in spring and autumn, with spot flowering at all times possible. The foliage is aromatic. Suits most soil types, and hardy to frost and drought. The flowers are great for picking. Rarely troubled by pests or disease. A great plant for low maintenance gardens.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Poorinda Ecstasy

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Crowea hybrid

Common Name : Crowea

Height : 1

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects