Overview
Crowea 'Pink Blush' is a plant with a shrub, compact, rounded habit in the genus Crowea, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen, aromatic foliage. Crowea 'Pink Blush' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.
About
Crowea 'Pink Blush' is a compact, rounded shrub cultivar of the Crowea genus, known for its evergreen and aromatic foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered south- or west-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and can tolerate moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, Crowea 'Pink Blush' is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It is best propagated by cuttings and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crowea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Crowea 'Pink Blush' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, Compact, Rounded
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Aromatic
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Rock gardens, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crowea 'Pink Blush'
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crowea 'Pink Blush'?
Crowea 'Pink Blush' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crowea 'Pink Blush' need?
Crowea 'Pink Blush' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist.
Is Crowea 'Pink Blush' hardy in the UK?
Crowea 'Pink Blush' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Crowea 'Pink Blush'?
Cuttings.
