Scent of the bush

THERE ARE AROUND 160 SPECIES OF BORONIA, MANY OF THEM AS FRAGRANT AS THEY ARE PRETTY AND MOST OF THEM ENDEMIC TO AUSTRALIA

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There are few more pleasing sights than a boronia in full bloom in the Australian bush, often acting as a harbinger of springtime. Mass displays of colourful blossoms combined with delicate floral perfumes and cut-flower qualities add to the allure of such species as brown boronia. It should be said, however, that boronias do not rank among the easiest of plants to grow, but with the right attention to horticultural detail you can enjoy delightful displays of this stunning group of Australian natives. If you treat boronias as short-lived perennial shrubs you can enjoy them while they last without being overly disappointed if they fail to become a more permanent part of your garden landscape. Boronias belong to the citrus family Rutaceae, a group characterised by the presence of all kinds of interesting essential…

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