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PROSTANTHERA lasianthos

Commonly known as Victoria Christmas bush

White flowers with a purple tint and large lanceolate leaves

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Evergreen - toothed, sometimes wavy leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
White - with purple tint
Height - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
Spread - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - variable, tall or oval-shaped shrub. Produces masses of thin, soft flowers
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)
Against a wall
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - hardy in milder or coastal areas. A good plant for a large conservatory.
Pests & Diseases - under glass red spider mites, whiteflies.
Place of origin - Australia (Queensland to Tasmania)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - terminal, branched racemes
Tubular - broadly tubular 2cm (¾in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile.
Wildlife - Bee friendly