Boronia alata – Winged Boronia
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- Boronia alata – winged boronia
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Boronia alata |
| Common Name: | Boronia |
| Other Common Names: | Winged Boronia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 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, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
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Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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