General Description:

The genus Boronia is one of the best known of all Australian plants. There are approximately 160 species most of which occur only in Australia. Several species in the New Caledonian genus Boronella are now regarded as being classified as Boronia. The majority of species are found in south-western Australia.

B.floribunda is a small shrub about 0.5-1 metre in height. The flowers are 4-petalled of a star-like appearance and pale pink in colour. The flowers which appear in spring  to early summer are well displayed in the upper leaf axils and are about 15 mm in diameter. The foliage is pinnate (compound leaves made up of a number of leaflets – in this case usually 5 to 9 leaflets) with leaves to around 25 – 40 mm long. The leaves contain aromatic oils and produce a very strong aroma when crushed. 

This species has been in cultivation for many years and is a very desirable garden plant but, like many other boronias, it is difficult to grow successfully for an extended period of time. It requires well drained, moist soils, preferably in semi shade and should not be allowed to dry out. It is likely to be more successful if grown in a container.

In common with most members of the Rutaceae, propagation of B.pinnata from seed is difficult.  The species can be grown from cuttings of hardened, current current season’s growth but they may be slow to strike.