{"product_id":"flamingo-boronia-boronia-hybrid-flamingo","title":"Flamingo Boronia - Boronia hybrid 'Flamingo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlamingo Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Flamingo') opens its tiny bells deep pink and lets them fade slowly to white, so a plant in full flower carries both colours at once. It forms a compact, slender shrub of about 1m by 1m with small, aromatic evergreen leaves, and it flowers in late winter and early spring when gardens need a push of colour. It was bred at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens from two Western Australian species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells open deep pink and fade to white as they age, so a flowering plant shows a soft range from pink to white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate winter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers arrive in late winter and early spring, filling a quiet part of the gardening year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small evergreen leaves are aromatic all year, and the blooms are lightly scented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it is neat enough for almost every garden space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the ground or in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in large containers and suits wildlife gardens and native or cottage borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow one plant per 40cm pot of native potting mix on a verandah or beside steps, where you can enjoy the colour change up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant three together, 70cm apart, in a sheltered bed. The mass of bells gives a stronger show than a lone shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its slender habit slots in beside rounder shrubs without crowding them, and the pink-to-white flowers blend with most other colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flamingo Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade and shelter, out of hot afternoon sun. It tolerates a light frost. Native boronias like light, moist, neutral to acid soil and extra water in hot spells, so choose a cool corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, moist, free-draining soil that is neutral to slightly acid, enriched with plenty of organic matter. Spread gravel mulch over the roots of a young plant to hold the temperature steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist, with extra water in hot spells, but never dry or soggy. A slow release native fertiliser and a fresh layer of mulch after flowering are all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly once the flowers fade, cutting flowering stems to bring inside. That shapes the plant and prompts the next season's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flamingo Boronia as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, so it is the economical way to build a group of three or five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eMost fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003eTubestock plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the flowers really change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bells open deep pink and slowly turn white as they age, so you see both shades on the plant at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits large pots. Choose native potting mix, keep it evenly moist and feed after flowering with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Mirabelle Boronia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlamingo reaches about 1m and flowers pink fading to white. Mirabelle is a smaller, plum-pink plant of around 60cm, and Flamingo is one of its parents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790181925183,"sku":"BOR-HYB-FLAMIN-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flamingo-boronia-boronia-hybrid-flamingo.jpg?v=1792195601","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flamingo-boronia-boronia-hybrid-flamingo","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}