Question From:
Ron Bennett in Sunshine Bay , Sunshine Bay New South Wales
Nature of problem:
Striking boronias
Type of Plant (if known):
Boronia ground cover small brown flower greenish yellow on inside (Jack Maguire red)
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
New plant no problems
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Native mix from nursery
How often do you water the plant:
Once since planted a week ago
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6-10
How long since you planted it:
10 days agoe1
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes as directed by nursery has deep garden mulch
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Groung
What other treatments have you given the plant:
0
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Answer:
Hi Ron, I am not sure what help you want. Boronia ‘Jack Maguire’s Red’ has cherry pink flowers to my eyes. The parent species B. megastigma has brown flowers (hence the common name of Brown Boronia), however. Boronias are problematic plants to grow away from WA or the Vic Dandenongs. On coastal NSW they do best as short-lived pot plants (maybe 6 months or so). If you can buy a grafted plant, it might grow in the ground. Good luck, Don