Boronia alata – Winged Boronia

Boronia alata - winged boronia
Boronia alata - winged boronia

A small and upright shrub with pointed leaves and pink star shaped flowers in spring and summer. Native to coastal Western Australia, it likes well drained soils. Grows from half a metre to two metres tall with a width of one to one and a half metres. Good for seaside gardens. Tolerates light frost and dryness. For sun to part shade positions. It likes a cool root run, which can be achieved by putting a rock under the root ball at planting time, and also use some rocks on the soil surface- these absorb the heat in summertime instead of the soil getting hot.

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Boronia alata

Common Name : Boronia

Height : 2

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects