Skip to content
Donate

Crowea exalata

The form on display at Mount Annan is a dwarf to small shrub which is widely cultivated for its lovely pink flowers, extended flowering period and adaptability. It will grow in most relatively well-drained soils, does best in dappled shade or part sun, is frost tolerant and is also a good container plant.

Common namesmall crowea
Scientific nameCrowea exalata F.Muell.
FamilyRutaceae
Etymology

Genus: Named after James Crowe, 1750-1807, F.L.S., a surgeon who studied mosses, fungi and willows

Species: Latin, ex, without; alatus, wings. Referring to the lack of ridges on the stems - this is not a definitive characteristic.

DistributionThe coast and ranges of Queensland south to Victoria.
Native habitatOpen forests and woodlands.
DescriptionA small, variable plant ranging from almost prostrate forms to shrubs up to a metre or more high. Flowers usually range from pale to mid pink in colour although white forms are known.
Flowering/fruitingFlowers appear in late summer through to mid winter.
Location in gardenThis species can be seen in the Big Idea Garden and also at Lakeside around the amenity block.
Garden ExplorerView Crowea exalata on Garden Explorer