Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Boronia

Species:

Boronia crenulata subsp. pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub that regenerates from rootstock after fire, typical of southwest Australian kwongan communities.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; Boronia seeds can be erratic and may benefit from smoke treatment as per Australian native protocol.

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