Boronia megastigma ‘Virtuoso’ – Brown Boronia
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- Boronia megastigma ‘Virtuoso’
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- Boronia megastigma ‘Virtuoso’
A small shrub growing to around a metre high, with lots of beautifully perfumed flowers in spring. The flowers are a very dark brown with contrasting yellow interior. It grows best in well drained soils with reliable moisture levels, mulch to create a cool root run, rocks placed on soil also help with this. Likes part shade. Great as a potted plant that can be moved to places where the fragrance can be enjoyed while in flower. Can be short lived, but worth growing for the intense perfume.
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Boronia megastigma |
| Cultivar: | Virtuoso |
| Common Name: | Boronia |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.7 ~ 1.2 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Brown, Black |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate |
| Climate Zone: | Cool temperate, Cool |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Fragrant |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
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Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
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