saligna Star Blush

Crowea saligna Star Blush

Botanical Name: Star Blush Common Names: Leaved Crowea, Waxflower, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Plant Habit: Like, Upright

Description: Beautiful small to medium native shrub for all gardens. Pink buds open to star-like dark pink from summer to autumn. Scented foliage is small and narrow. Grows approx. 1m x 60cm. Great as an informal hedge or border.

Mature Height: 60cm-1m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees Origin:

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Colours: Pink Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: A hardy plant that requires little maintenance other than an annual tip prune after Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer flowering. Will benefit from an occasional feed with slow release low phosphorus Fruit: No fertilizer. Mulching around the base will help to conserve moisture. Images and information courtesy of Bush Magik. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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