ELSHOLTZIA stauntonii
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ELSHOLTZIA stauntonii
Commonly known as Mint bush
Violet pink flowers in late summer, aromatic foliage turns red in autumn
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China -
DeciduousLance-shaped to elliptic toothed, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet pink -
RacemesTerminal racemes 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5-2m (5-6½ft) -
Spread
1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightOpen, rounded subshrub
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented foliageMint-scented.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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