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Description: Boronia heterophylla 'Cascade', Taken: 16 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1131 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Description: Boronia heterophylla 'Cascade', Taken: 16 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1131 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Photographer: Palmer, R.
Boronia heterophylla 'Cascade'
- File Number
- 1840
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 1132
- Registration Date
- 10/11/2022
- Application Received
- 04/10/2005
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Boronia heterophylla 'Cascade'
- Origin
- A selection from a seed germination event. Selection criteria: soft pink flowers, low bushy plant habit, vigour in cultivation, flower production and rust tolerance. PBR Status: Granted: 20-Feb-2007 Terminated: 11-May-2009
- Characteristics
- This cultivar is a moderately dense upright shrub, growing to about 2m tall by 1.5m wide. The foliage is a very dark green. The flowers occur in mid spring (late October to early November in Sydney), are pale pink in colour.
- Cultivation
- Boronia needs deep, well drained, moist soils to grow well. Plants have shallow root systems and need to be protected from hot and dry conditions by windbreaks and well irrigated during the warmer months when actively growing.
- Publication
- Plant Varieties Journal Volume 16, Issue 2
- Colour Coding
- RHS Colour Chart 2001 Flower: Bud: colour pink (RHS 49A). Flower: Outer petal: main colour pale pink (RHS 62C), colour of midrib on outer side dark pink (RHS N66A). Inner petal: main colour pale pink (RHS 62C), colour of base pale pink (RHS 62C)
- Propagation
- Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
- Applicant Name
- Western Australian Agriculture Authority
- Uses
- As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant or large display pots.
- Availability
- Specialist native plant nurseries
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- -
- NSL ID
- -