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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
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - rounded, entire leaves 6mm (¼in) long with wedge-shaped bases and rolled margins
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White - with purple and yellow markings -
Height - 30-90cm (12-36in) -
Spread - 30-90cm (12-36in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically 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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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse -
Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales to Tasmania) -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - 20cm (8in) long
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Tubular - broadly tubular 1.5cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - very aromatic.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - in greenhouse - loam based potting compost full light
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Prostanthera - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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