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SERIES 31 | Episode 28
Brown Boronia
| COMMON NAME | Brown Boronia |
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| BOTANICAL NAME | Boronia megastigma |
| ORIGIN | Australia (WA) |
| HABIT | Medium-large shrub |
| FEATURES | Highly perfumed flowers in late winter to spring. Flower cultivars in red, brown, yellow or gold. |
| USES | Goodcut flowers. Lovely in a sensory garden or in containers. Fragrant oils used in perfumes. |
| BEST CLIMATE/POSITION | Cool, warm-temperate, or Mediterranean. Needs a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Morning sun is good. |
| PREFERRED SOIL | Moist, slightly acidic loamy or sandy soil with excellent drainage and high humus levels. Needs a cool root run. |
| PROPAGATION | Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| POTENTIAL PROBLEMS | Short lived. Hates poor drainage or full afternoon sun. |
Red Boronia
| COMMON NAME | Red Boronia |
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| BOTANICAL NAME | Boronia heterophylla |
| ORIGIN | Australia (WA) |
| HABIT | Small to large shrub (60cm to 1.2m tall), depending on cultivar. |
| FEATURES | Highly perfumed flowers in late winter to spring. Flower cultivars in red, pink, or purple. |
| USES | Good cut flowers. Feature plant, suited to cottage garden look. Lovely in a sensory garden or in containers. Fragrant oils used in perfumes. Attracts insects. |
| BEST CLIMATE/POSITION | Cool, warm-temperate, or Mediterranean. Needs a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Morning sun is good. |
| PREFERRED SOIL | Moist, slightly acidic loamy or sandy soils with excellent drainage and high humus levels. Needs a cool root run. |
| PROPAGATION | Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| POTENTIAL PROBLEMS | Short lived. Hates poor drainage or full afternoon sun. |
| Gardening Australia suggests you consult your local authorities or go to Weeds in Australia to check the weed potential of any plants for your particular area. |
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