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BORONIA heterophylla
Deep cerise pink flowers in profusion. A most attractive greenhouse or conservatory plant
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrow, lance-shaped, aromatic, bright-green leaves.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise pink -
Height - 1.5m(5ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, bushy shrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin - Australia. -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped, pendent flowers
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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.
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Boronia - Growing Guide
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