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Products > Crowea exalata 'Southern Stars'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Southern Star'] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-4 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Crowea exalata 'Southern Stars' (Small Waxflower) - An attractive fine-textured shrub to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide with small waxy flowers that can appear year round with flushes in spring and fall. The small upright pointed buds open to star-like 5 petaled flowers of a clear pink about 3/4 inch across and darken with age as the petals close up. Plant in a well-drained neutral to slightly acidic soil in cool sun or light shade with the root zone mulched or otherwise shaded. Irrigate occasionally to regularly - do not let this plant dry out completely. This plant appears to be hardy to at least 20° F. This plant is a 2007 UCSC Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction but while we had it in our evaluation blocks we never put out plants to sell and discontinued growing it in 2009.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Crowea exalata 'Southern Stars' (UCSC).
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