Boronia, Red Boronia Hybrid 'Purple Jared'

Boroniaheterophylla

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Boronia (boh-ROH-nee-uh)
Species
heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 1) | August 2014 | positive

Selected for it’s early flowering time, large perfumed flowers and strong plant vigour Purple Jared will soon become a sought after gar...Read More

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