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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

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Evergreen - rounded, entire leaves 6mm (¼in) long with wedge-shaped bases and rolled margins
White - with purple and yellow markings
Height - 30-90cm (12-36in)
Spread - 30-90cm (12-36in)
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
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.
Flower Shape - Racemes - 20cm (8in) long
Tubular - broadly tubular 1.5cm (¾in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - very aromatic.
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - in greenhouse - loam based potting compost full light
Wildlife - Bee friendly