BORONIA heterophylla

Evergreen - narrow, lance-shaped, aromatic, bright-green leaves.

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise pink

Height - 1.8m(6ft)

Spread - 1.2m (4ft)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - attractive bell-shaped, sweetly scented flowers.

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)

Partial shade

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass.

Place of origin - Australia.

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 - lime-free ericaceous potting, full light, shade from hot sun.

Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0)

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Scented foliage

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil

Neutral to acid soil