Boronia megastigma ‘Jack Maguire’s Red’
A small shrub that grows to less than a metre, can be short lived but worth growing for the intense beautiful flower fragrance. It has small leaves and small red cup-shaped flowers, which occur in spring. Can be used in the production of essential oils. Good in pots or in the garden in dappled shade, in moist well drained soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool.
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Boronia megastigma |
| Cultivar: | Jack Maguire's Red |
| Common Name: | Boronia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Width: | 0.7 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Fragrant |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.