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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.
This information about Crowea 'Pink Star' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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