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Products > Boronia crenulata 'Shark Bay'   Boronia crenulata 'Shark Bay' - Shark Bay Aniseed Boronia     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Year-round Height: 2-4 feet Width: 2-4 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Boronia crenulata 'Shark Bay' (Shark Bay Aniseed Boronia) - A dense, dwarf shrub with small, aromatic leaves. Dainty pink flowers bloom year- round, with heaviest bloom late winter to spring into summer. Prefers sun or part shade in a sheltered spot in a well-drained soil that does not dry out completely. Hardy to 20-25° F. Prune lightly after flowering if needed. This plant is well adapted to cultivation, even in clay soils so long as it can drain and is a good choice for containers. It always looks good, blooms its head off, is attractive to bees, butterflies, other insects and unlike most other Boronia, isn't that touchy to grow, is marginally frost hardy and does well in the relatively moist soil often found in garden conditions. The species comes from the south-west of Western Australia from the Esperance Plains to the Swan Coastal Plains where it can be found growing in a wide range of soils from clays to sands and even gravels. The selection from Shark Bay north of Geraldton is sometimes considered a subspecies. The name for the genus honors the Italian Botanist Francesco Borone (1769-94). The specific epithet is from the Latin word 'crena' meaning "notch" or "tooth" with the diminutive ending in reference to the tiny teeth along the leaf margin. We have grown this very fine plant since 1999.  This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Boronia crenulata 'Shark Bay'.     [MORE INFO]