A lovely medium sized shrub from Western Australia, it has beautifully perfumed bright pink or red bell shaped flowers in spring to early summer. A hardier Boronia than the Brown Boronia, it can live for some years in the garden if it is given a sheltered position away from wind. It is also a good idea to give the roots some protection from heat and drying out- a large rock placed on the soil surface is a perfect way to do this, and additional watering in dry times. Likes a well drained soil, and tolerates moderate frost. It makes an attractive rounded shrub and is fast growing, tip pruning after flowering will help to encourage a more dense habit. A handful of good native fertiliser in spring followed by a good watering is desirable.
Boronia heterophylla – Red Boronia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Boronia
Scientific Name - Boronia heterophylla
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 0.6
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink, Purple
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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