Overview

Boronia floribunda is a spreading branched, bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Boronia, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Boronia floribunda grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, conservatory and greenhouse and wall side borders.

About

Boronia floribunda, commonly known as pale pink boronia, is a plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae and is endemic to near-coastal areas of eastern New South Wales. It is an erect, woody shrub with compound leaves and large numbers of white to pale pink, four-petalled flowers in spring and early summer.

About the genus

Boronia is a genus of about 160 species of flowering plants in the citrus family Rutaceae. Most are endemic to Australia with a few species in New Caledonia, which were previously placed in the genus Boronella. They occur in all Australian states but the genus is under review and a number of species are yet to be described or have the description published.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Boronia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Boronia floribunda size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs

Habit

Spreading branched, Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Conservatory and greenhouse, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Boronia floribunda

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions