The Sublimely Scented Boronia...

More intoxicating than any famous perfume, the fragrance which wafts from the brown and gold bell shaped blooms of Boronia megastigma has captured the imagination of generations of gardeners.

The flowers open in spring and for weeks on end the perfume wafts on the air, far from the bush. The flower colour is comparatively subtle but it's not the sort of shrub that you start to walk past, then the scent halts you in your tracks and you look around to see where it's coming from.

The flowers are excellent for picking, a little vase of them on their own is ideal for a truly intoxicating experience.

Growing Tips

Soil...

Boronia will live longest in a soil which never has lime added, is rich in compost, is well drained but never dries out. Add Kings Organic Compost and Peat Moss for best results.

Sun...

At least half a day sun is important.

Fertiliser...

Kings Camellia Rhododendron and Azalea food is best. DO NOT ADD LIME TO THE SOIL IN ANY FORM!!!

Pruning...

Prune only lightly for shape when picking flowers to put in a vase.

Plant near a window that's usually open, so the fragrance can waft indoors, or near the front door. Boronia make excellent container plants when treated well. What a welcoming statement at your front door!