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
Family : Rutaceae
Cultivar Name: Virtuoso
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils
Scientific Name: Boronia megastigma
Common Name : Boronia
Height : 1.2
Flower Color : Yellow, Brown, Black
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate
Light : Light shade, Half shade
Lifespan : Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
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