BORONIA crenulata

Commonly known as Aniseed boronia

Small aromatic leaves and pink flowers throughout the year, most profusely in late winter/spring
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Narrow, spoon-shaped leaves 1.5cm (½in) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
    Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    Grow in lime-free (ericaceous) compost in full light. Shade from hot sun
  • Full sun
    Provide a cool root run
  • Partial shade

BORONIA crenulata

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Can be grown in a container
    Pests & Diseases
    Under glass - red spider mites
    Place of origin
    Australia
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
    4-petalled flowers
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    Use ericaceous compost. Shade from hot sun
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf margin
    Crenulate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 7
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
    Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
    When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
    Sandy soil preferred
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Boronia - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
 

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