The brilliant display of starry pink flowers in spring is a sight to behold against the attractive dark green feathery foliage. Use it as a feature shrub for a spot with good drainage and a cool root run such as a rockery. Trim it back by about 20% after it has finished flowering. It has aromatic leaves.
Boronia pinnata ‘South West Rocks’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Boronia
Scientific Name - Boronia pinnata
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name - South West Rocks
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.8
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -