Botanical Name: Common Names:
Boronia muelleri Seaside Stars Pink Boronia, Forest Boronia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Boronia ‘Seaside Stars’ flowers heavily from late winter through to late spring. The flowers cover the bush which grows to 1m in height with a spread of 50cm. The flowers are fragrant and last well in floral arrangements. In native gardens and indeed in any sunny gardens the plants stand out when in flower. ‘Seaside Stars’ was selected for its massed flowering displays which occurred over 8-10 weeks at the end of the winter period.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High