This hardy shrub has an erect stem and branches that form a rounded habit with a open textured crown. It has narrow spoon-shaped light green leaves and the mauve star-shaped waxy flowers appear abundantly in clusters from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Boronia denticulata is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in well drained, fertile to poor sandy or light clay loams in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought resistant.

Mauve Boronia is a popular plant that is grown in small gardens or containers and in rockeries for colour. It is fast growing establishing in 2 years. This Western Australian shrub can tolerate a wide range of soil types and temporary waterlogging. ID 1078

Boronia(bo-RŐ-nee-a) denticulata (den-TIK-yoo-LAH-tah)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family