Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Boronia are shrubs with evergreen, often aromatic, foliage and cup- or bell-shaped flowers borne singly or in clusters
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in sheltered, frost-free areas, in acid or neutral, moist but well-drained preferably sandy soil, in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in lime-free potting compost, in good light but shaded from hot sun, with good ventilation. Feed monthly while in growth with phosphate-free fertiliser. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pruning group 10, after flowering
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem under glass
Diseases
Generally problem free
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