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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Summer Star'] |
| Parentage: (Crowea exalata?) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Crowea 'Pink Star' (Pink Crowea) - A very nice plant when it looks healthy but is difficult for us to maintain in our conditions. It is a pink flowering upright growing shrub to 2 to 3 feet(?) tall with narrow 1 inch long oblanceolate acutely-tipped rich green leaves that have a bronze tint along the margins at first flush. From spring to fall appear the 1 inch wide waxy bright pink flowers that are displayed outwards along the stems with one flower per each leaf axil near the branch tips. Plant in full coastal sun or where base is shade to dappled shade. Elsewhere plant in relatively well-drained soil and give infrequent to regular irrigation. It is tolerant of beach side conditions with some protection. Although we have not tested this plant to temperatures much below freezing we believe that it will likely by hardy to at least 25° F and possibly a few degrees less. Prune or shear to keep dense after flowering. We received this plant from cut flower producer Obra Verde Growers as Eriostemon [Philotheca] 'Pink Star' or 'Summer Star' but it is definitely a Crowea and probably a selection or hybrid of C. exalata. It is similar to another Crowea that we grow, Crowea 'Parry's Hybrid', but has a more upright habit and larger leaves and larger brighter pink flowers with broader petals. Great long lasting cut flower for the summer bouquet. The genus Crowea is named after James Crowe, an English botanist.
The information displayed on this page about Crowea 'Pink Star' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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