{"product_id":"super-dooper-boronia-boronia-crenulata-super-dooper","title":"Super Dooper Boronia - Boronia crenulata 'Super Dooper'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper Dooper Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia crenulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Super Dooper') is a neat, upright native shrub, about 1m tall and wide, that flowers for much of the year. Its gently scented, open purple pink bells are bigger than most boronias, and they appear nearly year round in sheltered gardens above small, slender evergreen leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry purple pink bells appear across most of the year in a sheltered garden, rather than for a few short weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are larger than average for a boronia, so the display carries from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentle scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragrance is light and pleasant rather than overpowering, so it suits paths and seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn upright, well behaved habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows to a tidy 1m by 1m, which suits mixed borders without constant clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in pots and containers, which makes drainage easy to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart among other natives and soft cottage planting. The upright habit stays within its space and the flowers fill the front rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of free draining, slightly acid mix near a door or seat lets you enjoy the scent at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It mixes easily with correas, grevilleas and daisies, and it takes full sun to part shade, so it adapts to most beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Super Dooper Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates a light frost and flowers all year in sheltered gardens, so choose a spot out of strong wind. In hot, dry districts give it afternoon shade, and in colder ones place it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acid soil with plenty of organic matter gives the best results. Mulch tubestock with gravel after planting to keep roots cool and moist as the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly. Boronias suffer if they dry out or sit waterlogged. After pruning, apply a slow release fertiliser for natives and fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once flowering has finished, to shape the plant and encourage new growth. Cutting flowering stems for the house is an easy way to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Super Dooper Boronia as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and upright, and it needs a season of regular water and cool, mulched roots to settle. Flowering builds as it grows. Plant it promptly, and do not let the tube dry out before planting.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eHow to grow rare and uncommon natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sheltered garden it flowers through most of the year. Exposed or very hot sites will shorten the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good pot plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows well in pots and containers. Use a free draining, slightly acid mix, water regularly without waterlogging, and top up the mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, once flowering finishes. Remove spent stems to shape the plant. The cut flowers are a bonus, and they last well indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787183161663,"sku":"BOR-CRE-SUPERD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/super-dooper-boronia-boronia-crenulata-super-dooper.jpg?v=1792150494","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/super-dooper-boronia-boronia-crenulata-super-dooper","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}