Boronia crenulata – Aniseed Boronia
Boronia crenulata is a very ornamental small shrub to around a metre tall and wide, with massed pink flowers in spring to summer. It likes dappled shade and moist but well drained soils. Good in the flower garden, and does well in containers. Prune lightly after flowering if needed.
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- Boronia crenulata – aniseed boronia
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- Boronia crenulata – aniseed boronia
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- Boronia crenulata – aniseed boronia
| Scientific Name: | Boronia crenulata |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Common Name: | Boronia |
| Other Common Names: | Aniseed Boronia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.7 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 0.7 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Fragrant |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.