{"product_id":"white-milkwort-boronia-boronia-polygalifolia-white","title":"White Milkwort Boronia - Boronia polygalifolia 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Milkwort Boronia (\u003cem\u003eBoronia polygalifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a compact, wide spreading native shrub, only 30cm tall and 60cm across, that covers itself in small white four petalled flowers through spring and summer. It is a Queensland and New South Wales species, now classified by some botanists as \u003cem\u003eCyanothamnus polygalifolius\u003c\/em\u003e, and it copes with humidity better than the southern boronias.\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 Small, open, four petalled blooms stand upright over the foliage from spring into summer, a soft contrast to darker greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 60cm it works at the front of a bed, in a rockery or in a shallow pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity resilient.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally from the beaches of the Sunshine Coast to the Tops of inland New South Wales, so it is less fussy about humid summers than boronias from the south and west.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon in gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few gardeners grow it yet, which makes it a rewarding choice for native plant lovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, narrow leaves stay on the plant all year, so it never looks bare between flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along the front of a bed for a low, flowering band that spreads gently to fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sandy spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining, rocky or sandy soil is where it grows in the wild. Tuck it between stones or into a gravel garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow, wide pot suits its low habit, and a place among cottage planting gives the white flowers room to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Milkwort Boronia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered spot in dappled shade. It tolerates a light frost, and its mix of coastal and mountain origins makes it adaptable across the subtropics and temperate gardens. Shelter from hot afternoon sun and drying wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acid soil with plenty of organic matter suits it. Mulch tubestock with gravel after planting to regulate soil temperature and to keep the roots cool and moist as the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and do not let the plant dry out or become waterlogged. After pruning, apply a slow release native fertiliser and fresh mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering finishes will shape the plant and encourage new growth. You can also cut flowering stems to enjoy indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Milkwort Boronia as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The plant is small on arrival and may carry some flowers, though that depends on the season. Plant it into light, free draining soil with a gravel mulch, and keep it evenly moist while it settles.\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\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003eNative bee plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it also called Cyanothamnus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoronias were first grouped by appearance about 200 years ago. DNA studies have since led some botanists to move several species, including this one, into the genus Cyanothamnus. It is the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most boronias. It occurs naturally from the Sunshine Coast beaches to the Tops of New South Wales, so humid summers are less of a problem. Good drainage remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly about 30cm, spreading to roughly 60cm. It is a low plant for the front of a border, a rockery or a wide, shallow pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787182276927,"sku":"BOR-POL-WHITE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-milkwort-boronia-boronia-polygalifolia-white.jpg?v=1792150484","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-milkwort-boronia-boronia-polygalifolia-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}