Boronia crenulata is a very ornamental small shrub to around a metre tall and wide, with massed pink flowers in spring to summer. It likes dappled shade and moist but well drained soils. 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. Good in the flower garden, and does well in containers. Prune lightly after flowering if needed.
Boronia crenulata – Aniseed Boronia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Boronia
Scientific Name - Boronia crenulata
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.7
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.7
Maximum Width - 1
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
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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