Boronia heterophylla 'Just Margaret'

File Number
1998
ACRA Field Book Number
-
Registration Date
10/11/2022
Application Received
-
Family
Rutaceae
Cultivar Name
Boronia heterophylla 'Just Margaret'
Origin
Spontaneous mutation or sport. PBR Status: Granted: 14-Sep-1994 Terminated: 13-Oct-2008
Characteristics
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 and are pink in colour and fragrant.
Cultivation
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 6, Issue 4
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart Leaves: yellow green 144A; Flower: petal Red Purple 68B
Propagation
Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
Applicant Name
J & M Pringle
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
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