BORONIA heterophylla

Deep cerise pink flowers in profusion. A most attractive greenhouse or conservatory plant

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Boronia - Growing Guide

Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021 - Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.

£17.00 each

Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - narrow, lance-shaped, aromatic, bright-green leaves.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - cerise pink
Height - 1.5m(5ft)
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, bushy shrub
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)
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass.
Place of origin - Australia.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped, pendent 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 - lime-free ericaceous potting, full light, shade from hot sun.
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - 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.

RHS group 10
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil