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BORONIA crenulata
Commonly known as Aniseed boronia
Small aromatic leaves and pink flowers throughout the year, most profusely in late winter/spring
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Can be grown in a container -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites -
Place of origin
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EvergreenNarrow, spoon-shaped leaves 1.5cm (½in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Star-shaped4-petalled flowers
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Crenulate
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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 -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterUse ericaceous compost. Shade from hot sunPatio / pot plants
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soilSandy soil preferred
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Provide a cool root run
Partial shade
Boronia - Growing Guide
