{"product_id":"plum-bells-boronia-boronia-hybrid-plum-bells","title":"Plum Bells Boronia - Boronia hybrid 'Plum Bells'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlum Bells Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Plum Bells') is a much-loved native shrub that smothers itself in vibrant magenta bells in spring. A cross between \u003cem\u003eBoronia heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e and the perfumed brown boronia, \u003cem\u003eBoronia megastigma\u003c\/em\u003e, it grows to about 1m tall and wide with dainty evergreen leaves. Bred at the Kings Park Botanic Gardens in Perth, it brings a lightly scented burst of colour from winter into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant magenta bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink-magenta, round bell flowers cover the plant in full spring bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA perfumed family.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are lightly scented, and one of its parents, brown boronia, is famous for fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to place.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1m by 1m, it fits a border without taking it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter into spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering starts in winter and builds to a peak in spring, so the colour lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems last in a vase, and cutting them is the prune the plant wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in groups of three, towards the front of a sheltered bed. The magenta glows against dark green foliage and sits well with white and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spring cutting patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e A few plants give you armfuls of scented stems each year without spoiling the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDappled corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under open-canopy trees or beside a shaded fence, the cool light and cooler roots keep boronias happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Plum Bells Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot in dappled shade. Plum Bells tolerates a light frost. As with all boronias, the cooler the roots the better, so avoid reflected heat from paving or a hot wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acid and full of organic matter. Cover the soil around the new plant with gravel, which keeps temperatures even and the roots damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly: it must neither dry out nor stand in water. A slow release fertiliser for natives and fresh mulch after flowering keep it going into next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering by cutting the flowering stems for the vase. That tidies the shape and encourages new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Plum Bells Boronia as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, while the 140mm pots arrive further along and flower sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply of Plum Bells Boronia tubes depends on our grower, who does not always have stock. When the page shows the tube as sold out, add your email with the notify button and we will tell 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-natives\"\u003eAustralian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Plum Bells and Magenta Stars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have similar deep magenta bells, but Plum Bells reaches about 1m, while Magenta Stars grows up to 2m, twice the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it scented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly. It is a cross with the highly fragrant brown boronia, and the cut stems bring a gentle perfume into a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it take a lot of care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little extra, as boronias do: even moisture, cool roots, free drainage and shelter from the hottest sun. Provide those and it is a rewarding plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790185103679,"sku":"BOR-HYB-PLUMBE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790185136447,"sku":"BOR-HYB-PLUMBE-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/plum-bells-boronia-boronia-hybrid-plum-bells.jpg?v=1792195642","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/plum-bells-boronia-boronia-hybrid-plum-bells","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}