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aka Boronia

Boronia Denticulata - Mauve Boronia. The Mauve Boronia displays masses of Lilac Mauve starry flowers in winter and Spring. The leaves are strongly aromatic, small and light-green in colour. Easily grown in a lime-free soil. Prune hard after flowering.

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aka Boronia

This Aussie shrub is a real show off with bright rosy red flowers that smother the fine green, fragrant foliage from late winter through to early summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Best to avoid Lime as prefers acid conditions. Evergreen

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aka Kalgan Boronia

This little Aussie has dainty, dark green, aromatic foliage and white bell shaped flowers in spring. The buds have just a touch of pink. Very pretty for a container or a sheltered spot in the garden. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained, acid soil. Avoid frost and avoid Lime. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Boronia

This Aussie shrub is a real show off with Lipstick pink bell flowers that smother the fine green, fragrant foliage from late winter through to early summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Best to avoid Lime as prefers acid conditions. Evergreen.

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aka Boronia

One of the best shrubs to come out of Australia is this highly fragrant A delight to the senses, when we most need it in late winter. The little round brown/yellow flowers appear en masse, complement the dainty bronze-green foliage. Needs good drainage and acid soil. Evergreen

Don't be disappointed if your Boronia does not have a long life. Mother Nature designed it that way as in Australia it usually naturally regenerates from seed after being destroyed by fire. Pruning immediately after flowering may assist re-growth.

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aka Boronia

A hybrid form of Boronia with large fragrant purple flowers that appear from spring to summer. The dainty green foliage is evergreen. Quite a vigorous grower that likes a semi-shaded spot and cool acid soil. Trim lightly after flowering, protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. PVR.

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aka Senecio

Handsome shrub with attractive silver grey foliage with soft felted undersides. Bright yellow daisy flowers appear in summer but really the foliage is the main feature. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Tends to have a fairly open habit but can be trimmed to keep compact. Evergreen.

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aka Rangiora or Bushman's Toilet Paper

A bushy small native tree with large leaves that are green on top and with an attractive white felt underside. Fragrant creamy flowers are abundant in spring. Will grow in sun or semi-shade and prefers rich moist soil. Can be trimmed every year to keep nice and tidy. Evergreen.

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aka Angels Trumpet

A semi-evergreen shrub/tree with lovely golden-orange, huge (20–30cm), trumpet shaped flowers with a memorable fragrance. Their soft leaves give a lovely tropical look but can be marginally frost tender. Prefer a hot sheltered position with well drained soil. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

aka Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. A compact, evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers that open deep violet and gradually change to lavender and then white. In full flower you will find it hard to see the green foliage! Likes full sun well drained spot with protection from frost. Evergreen.

Also known as Morning, Noon and Night. New growth can be frost tender.