Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
Last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is Thursday 19th December, and Click/Collect is Friday 20th December, with collection available until the 23rd.
PROSTANTHERA lasianthos
Commonly known as Victoria Christmas bush
White flowers with a purple tint and large lanceolate leaves
Further Reading....
-
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 - Spring
-
Summer
-
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile.
-
Wildlife - Bee friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Prostanthera - Growing Guide
1-2m (3-6½ft)
|
![]() |
![]() |
1-2m (3-6½ft) |
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