A small shrub growing to around a metre high, with lots of beautifully perfumed flowers in spring. The flowers are a very dark brown with contrasting yellow interior. It grows best in well drained soils with reliable moisture levels, mulch to create a cool root run, rocks placed on soil also help with this. Likes part shade. Great as a potted plant that can be moved to places where the fragrance can be enjoyed while in flower. Can be short lived, but worth growing for the intense perfume.
Boronia megastigma ‘Virtuoso’ – Brown Boronia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Boronia
Scientific Name - Boronia megastigma
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name - Virtuoso
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.7
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Yellow, Brown, Black
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate
Climate Zone - Cool temperate, Cool
Light - Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Short lived
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils
Attracts Wildlife -
Angus Cultivar -