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Products > Boronia clavata 'Heather Wand'
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Category: Shrub |
Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) |
Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
Evergreen: Yes |
Flower Color: Yellow |
Bloomtime: Spring |
Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
Height: 4-6 feet |
Width: 4-6 feet |
Exposure: Sun or Shade |
Seaside: Yes |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Boronia clavata 'Heather Wand' (UCSC Koala Blooms Intro) - A graceful, compact evergreen shrub 4-6 feet tall and wide with narrow, light green leaves that are strongly scented. Small delicately perfumed, bell-shaped greenish-yellow flowers are borne in profusion in spring. Attractive in mixed plantings; excellent for bouquets. Best grown in moist but freely-draining soil in a partly-shaded position. Grows in a wide range of soils and tolerates coastal conditions. Withstands limited periods of dryness and light frosts. Prune moderately after flowering to encourage fullness. Excellent choice for a small screen. Has proven hardy to 28° F and is probably hardy to at least 25° F. A 2004 UCSC Koala Blooms Introduction. This plant will be available from San Marcos Growers, Rosendale Nursery, Suncrest Nursery, Monterey Bay Nursery and Native Sons Nursery.
The information presented on this page is based on research that we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information that would aid others in growing Boronia clavata 'Heather Wand'. |
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