{"product_id":"sirius-boronia-boronia-hybrid-sirius","title":"Sirius Boronia - Boronia hybrid 'Sirius'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSirius Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Sirius') carries clean, clear white bells over a compact, bushy shrub of about 1m by 1m. It is named for the brightest star in the night sky, and in late winter and early spring the flowers do the same job in the garden, lighting up shaded corners when little else is in bloom. The small leaves are evergreen and aromatic, and the flowers are lightly scented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, clear white rather than cream or blush, which stands out against dark foliage and shaded fences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLights up shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e White shows best in dappled light, so it brightens the spots that other flowers leave dull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate winter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells open in late winter and carry into early spring, ahead of most of the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and bushy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m it forms a neat mound that suits tight beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a good large-pot plant and fits wildlife-friendly, native and cottage plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart along a shaded boundary or beneath open trees, where the white bells will be seen from windows and paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 40cm or more by the front door gives a white winter display. Use native potting mix and keep it evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite and silver schemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with silver-grey foliage and other pale flowers for a calm planting that glows at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sirius Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade in a sheltered spot. Sirius tolerates a light frost, though a protected position avoids frost damage in an exposed bed. It suits Mediterranean and temperate gardens and prefers cool summers to hot ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, slightly acid soil with plenty of organic matter, or a native potting mix in a container. A gravel mulch over the roots of the young plant keeps the soil cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water, never allowing the soil to dry out or become waterlogged, with extra in hot spells. After flowering, follow with a slow release fertiliser for natives and a fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flowering has finished, prune to shape and encourage new growth. Cut some white stems for the house at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sirius 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, while the 140mm pots are bigger plants for quicker results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are supplied by our grower and are sometimes unavailable. A sold out tube means none are on hand at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day stock returns.\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-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for part shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Sirius?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSirius is the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, and the name suits the bright white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it go with the pink boronias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pair it with a pink form such as Celebration or Magenta Stars for a white and pink display that peaks in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates a light frost. In an open, frost-prone position choose a sheltered spot, such as against a fence, to protect the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790185398591,"sku":"BOR-HYB-SIRIUS-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790185464127,"sku":"BOR-HYB-SIRIUS-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sirius-boronia-boronia-hybrid-sirius.jpg?v=1792195652","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sirius-boronia-boronia-hybrid-sirius","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}