Crowea exalata

waxflower
Boronia Relative. Profuse rose colored, five petal flowers cover plant in fall and spring. Prefers cool moist conditions, no inland dry heat.
height 2–3ft
width 18–24in
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 28F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin E Australia
california
native		 No

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Plants should be tip pruned as they grow to keep them dense and increase flowing. Do this in late winter to avoid pruning off flowers.

Special Interest

The leaves are fragrant when crushed smelling of aniseed.