Boronia heterophylla

Common Name:
Red Boronia

Description:
Boronia heterophylla, commonly known as Red Boronia, is a striking, evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It is prized for its abundant, vibrant pink to deep red bell-shaped flowers that appear in late winter and spring, creating a brilliant contrast against its soft, bright green, fine-textured foliage. This highly ornamental species is well-suited to native gardens, mixed borders, and containers. It thrives in well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with regular watering and performs best in a position with part shade to full sun. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense, compact shape and encourages vigorous growth. While Boronia heterophylla can be somewhat short-lived, providing consistent moisture and avoiding excessive heat will prolong its lifespan.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 - 2 metres
• Width: 0.5 - 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Red

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