Boronia megastigma Jack McGuires Red

Common Name:
Boronia ‘Jack McGuire’s Red’

Description:
Boronia ‘Jack McGuire’s Red’ is a highly fragrant and visually striking variety of Boronia megastigma, prized for its deep reddish-brown, bell-shaped flowers with rich golden-yellow interiors. Blooming in late winter to spring, this compact evergreen shrub fills the garden with its famously strong, sweet fragrance. The fine, lush green foliage adds to its delicate beauty, making it a standout choice for sensory gardens, borders, and container planting.

This variety thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils and requires regular moisture to prevent drying out. It prefers a part-shade position to protect it from intense sun and heat stress. Although Boronia species are known for their relatively short lifespan, regular pruning after flowering and consistent watering can help extend its longevity. Perfect for pots and garden beds, ‘Jack McGuire’s Red’ is an excellent addition to any fragrant plant collection.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

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

Aspect:

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red-Brown with Yellow Interior

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