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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
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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) -
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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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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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