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’
Family : Rutaceae
Cultivar Name: South West Rocks
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Boronia pinnata
Common Name : Boronia
Height : 1.5
Flower Color : Pink
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects