Boronia crenulata

Common Name:
Aniseed Boronia

Description:
Boronia crenulata, commonly known as Aniseed Boronia, is a hardy, evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It features small, rounded, bright green leaves that emit a pleasant aniseed-like fragrance when crushed. During the warmer months, particularly in spring and summer, it produces an abundance of small, star-like pink to deep magenta flowers that contrast beautifully against the foliage. This compact shrub is well-suited for gardens, rockeries, and container planting, thriving in well-drained soils with regular watering. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded position and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape. Although relatively low-maintenance, it performs best with consistent moisture and protection from extreme heat.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 - 1.5 metres
• Width: 0.5 - 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Magenta

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Westringia species
• Correa species
• Banksia species
• Leptospermum species