PROSTANTHERA
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PROSTANTHERA
Commonly known as Australian mint bush
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse -
Place of origin
Australia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
To 1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
To 1.8m (6ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented foliage
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Fertile moist well-drained soilIn greenhouse - loam based potting compost full light
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Full sun
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Mature Sizeto 1.8m (6ft)
to 1.8m (6ft)
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Prostanthera - Growing Guide
