Boronia is the scent of Australian Spring


Boronia is a genus of flowering plants native to Australia, celebrated for its captivating scent and beauty. The name Boronia is derived from the Latin name for a genus of flowering plants, which was named after a very young botanist, Francesco Borone.

Our native brown Boronia, Boronia megastigma is prized for its unique, strong fragrance. The scent is often described as a complex and rich blend of floral and fruity notes. It has a deep, sweet fragrance with hints of freesia and citrus, along with subtle woody and earthy undertones. Some people also detect a tea-like quality in the scent.

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Imagine the joy of growing this complex, aromatic beauty in your own garden, where you can bring its blooms indoors enjoy its fragrance firsthand.

Despite being native to Western Australia, Boronia has found a home in Victoria and even thrives in Tasmania. Its fragrance is so prized that a Tasmanian perfumery once valued it at around $14,000 per kilo, making it one of the most expensive in the world. Boronia was responsible for the fresh sweetness in Dior's Diorissimo Eau de Toilette in 1956, and Ralph by Ralph Lauren had fruity boronia at its heart.

Over the years, many Boronia cultivars have been developed with more vibrant colours, larger flowers, and improved resistance to disease, making them easier to grow.

To keep your Boronias thriving, avoid harsh afternoon sun and go easy on the fertiliser. Water them well after planting, though they need little water once established.

Shop in store and you’ll discover a huge selection of the most modern Boronia varieties at all ASQ Garden & Landscape locations.


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