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BORONIA-ETEROPHYLLA - Apulia Plants
BORONIA-ETEROPHYLLA - Apulia Plants

Boronia Heterophylla

The Boronia is an Australian genus belonging to the family Rutaceae: after a revision, around 150 species, all australian, were confirmed to be in this genus. They mostly are shrubs of small and medium dimensions. The fragrance of the Boronia is quite complex, strong and aromatic, with a citrus scents. Its cultivation is regarded as very difficult, as it requires particular conditions: partial shade in a sheltered position, sandy, moist yet well drained soil, which must be neutral or subacid.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Boronia
Common name

Common name

Boronia
Variety

Variety

Heterophylla
Flower colour

Flower colour

Pink
Temperature

Temperature

min 5°
Exposure

Exposure

Partial shade
Watering needs

Watering needs

Average
Blooming

Blooming

Spring
Availability

Availability

April
Disponibilità

April
Esposizione

Half shade
Fioritura

Spring
Necessità Idrica

Average

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