A small and upright shrub with pointed leaves and pink star shaped flowers in spring and summer. Native to coastal Western Australia, it likes well drained soils. Grows from half a metre to two metres tall with a width of one to one and a half metres. Good for seaside gardens. Tolerates light frost and dryness. For sun to part shade positions. It likes a cool root run, which can be achieved by putting a rock under the root ball at planting time, and also use some rocks on the soil surface- these absorb the heat in summertime instead of the soil getting hot.
Boronia alata – Winged Boronia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Boronia
Scientific Name - Boronia alata
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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