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How to Grow and Care for Boronia

Boronia thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering but ensure the soil does not remain soggy. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded position with protection from harsh winds. Notably, boronia can be temperamental and may not transplant well, so careful handling and placement from the start is crucial.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Boronia

Care Difficulty	Hard
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Boronia

Kalgan boronia

Unlike some Boronia species, kalgan boronia plants are easy to cultivate for gardens and can thrive under optimal conditions. This popular border shrub is known for its delicate pink flowers that give off a pleasantly sweet aroma. Its Latin name, Boronia heterophylla, is derived from the Italian explorer who discovered the plant and the nature of its variable leaves.

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