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Boronia anemonifolia (Sticky boronia)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Boronia anemonifolia
Other names
Sticky boronia, Stinking boronia, Narrow-leaved boronia, Boronia polygalifolia var. anemonifolia
Genus
Boronia Boronia
Species
B. anemonifolia - B. anemonifolia is a tender, erect, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, sticky, pinnate, dark green leaves divided into linear to oblong leaflets, usually toothed at the end of the leaflet. Small clusters of tiny, four-petalled, white to pale pink flowers bloom from spring into summer.
Boronia anemonifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10, after flowering.
Propagation
Very difficult to propagate from seed. Nick seed coat and then leach for 10-14 days. Sow at 16C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Boronia anemonifolia (Sticky boronia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. In sun, keep roots cool. Under glass, grow in lime-free soil in full light & good ventilation. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; sparingly in winter
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Boronia anemonifolia
Other names
Sticky boronia, Stinking boronia, Narrow-leaved boronia, Boronia polygalifolia var. anemonifolia
Genus
Boronia Boronia
Species
B. anemonifolia - B. anemonifolia is a tender, erect, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, sticky, pinnate, dark green leaves divided into linear to oblong leaflets, usually toothed at the end of the leaflet. Small clusters of tiny, four-petalled, white to pale pink flowers bloom from spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10, after flowering.
Propagation
Very difficult to propagate from seed. Nick seed coat and then leach for 10-14 days. Sow at 16C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Boronia anemonifolia (Sticky boronia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. In sun, keep roots cool. Under glass, grow in lime-free soil in full light & good ventilation. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; sparingly in winter
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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