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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
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Height - 1.5m(5ft)
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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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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass.
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Place of origin - Australia.
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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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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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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.
RHS group 10 -
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
1.5m(5ft)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00