{"product_id":"mirabelle-boronia-boronia-hybrid-mirabelle","title":"Mirabelle Boronia - Boronia hybrid 'Mirabelle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirabelle Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Mirabelle') is a compact, slender native shrub that stops at just 60cm tall and wide. It is named after the sweet French plum, and its flowers match: deep plum-pink bells ring through late winter and early spring over small, aromatic evergreen leaves. At about knee height it fits almost anywhere, from a courtyard pot to the front of a sheltered bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum-coloured bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink flowers with a rich plum tone arrive in late winter and early spring, when gardens need an extra pop of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 60cm it is the right scale for pots, edges and small beds, and it never needs staking or heavy shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tiny evergreen leaves are aromatic year round, so the plant is worth brushing past even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle fragrance drifts from the bells on mild winter days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in large containers and suits wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a 30cm pot of native potting mix is plenty. Group two or three pots by a doorway for a winter display you pass every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe front of a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart at the front of a sheltered bed, so the plum bells are seen first and taller shrubs sit behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed in with other small natives and low perennials, it fits a relaxed, habitat-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mirabelle Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade in a sheltered position, out of hot afternoon sun. Mirabelle tolerates a light frost. Native boronias like light, moist, neutral to acid soil, so look for the cooler side of the house or garden rather than a baking wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free-draining and slightly acid, with generous organic matter. In pots, use a native potting mix. Gravel mulch around the young tube keeps the roots cool and moist as it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture is the whole game: never bone dry, never boggy, with extra water in hot spells. After flowering, apply a slow release native fertiliser and fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly once the flowers have finished, and cut flowering stems for a vase. A small plant needs only a small trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mirabelle Boronia as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and the 140mm pots are further along for earlier flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us by our grower and is not always available. Should it read sold out, use the notify button on this page and an email will reach you the day it is available again.\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\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\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\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Mirabelle get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm tall and wide, a compact boronia that suits pots and the front of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the name come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirabelle is a sweet French plum, and the flower colour is a rich plum-pink. It was bred at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth, and Flamingo Boronia is one of its parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 30cm pot with native potting mix suits it. Keep the mix evenly moist, never soggy, and feed after flowering with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790184808767,"sku":"BOR-HYB-MIRABE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790184874303,"sku":"BOR-HYB-MIRABE-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mirabelle-boronia-boronia-hybrid-mirabelle.jpg?v=1792195631","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mirabelle-boronia-boronia-hybrid-mirabelle","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}