PROSTANTHERA cuneata
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PROSTANTHERA cuneata
Commonly known as Alpine mint bush
Minute leaves and large racemes of white flowers. The hardiest of all Prostantheras and a suitable rock plant
£14.00 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
Red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales to Tasmania) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenRounded, entire leaves 6mm (¼in) long with wedge-shaped bases and rolled margins
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White
With purple and yellow markings -
Racemes20cm (8in) long
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TubularBroadly tubular 1.5cm (¾in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
30-90cm (12-36in) -
Spread
30-90cm (12-36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Erect to spreading shrub producing woody shoots
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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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 foliageVery aromatic.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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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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Bee friendly
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Mature Size30-90cm (12-36in)
30-90cm (12-36in)
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