Brown Boronia (Boronia megastigma)

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bootandall Blenheim, New Zealand Aug 10, 2007

Brown Boronia
Boronia megastigma

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Ursula Santiago, Chile(Zone 9b) Aug 10, 2007

Such pretty flowers!

Boots, you always surprise me with flowers I have not even seen in books. Is this a New Zealand native?

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bootandall Blenheim, New Zealand Aug 11, 2007

Hi Ursula

it's Australian, kennedyh has put heeps in plantfiles.and I have not seen most of them..
This one has a lovely scent, but not all can smell it.

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Ursula Santiago, Chile(Zone 9b) Aug 11, 2007

Hi Valarie!

When I found your picture, I went to the PFs and checked Ken's pictures as well.

Not only pretty but also scented!

Hugs,

Ursula

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bootandall Blenheim, New Zealand Aug 12, 2007

and I love your native flora!! hoping the Alstromeria will flower this year.

hugs boot

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Ursula Santiago, Chile(Zone 9b) Aug 12, 2007

I will keep my fingers crossed!

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isom Mission BC, Canada(Zone 8b) Jul 31, 2008

Curious if the fragrance of the flowers are mild or strong - could you tell me, please? You said not all can smell them which sounds strange since this species of Boronia is used in perfume making. There are so many interesting & beautiful Australian plants I'd love to grow but our climate isn't warm enough. My hebes need protecting through winters so I wouldn't chance anything that's less hardy. :-(

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bootandall Blenheim, New Zealand Aug 01, 2008

i cannot smell them , but other can smell them before they see them, and rave about it.
they have about the same hardness rateing of -5c the Boronia likes half sun , low ph , moist but still well drained.

most hebe like full sun average ph and perfect drainage.

hope this will help Boots