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PROSTANTHERA lasianthos
Commonly known as Victoria Christmas bush
White flowers with a purple tint and large lanceolate leaves
£13.50 each
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenToothed, sometimes wavy leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
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White
With purple tint -
RacemesTerminal, branched racemes
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TubularBroadly tubular 2cm (¾in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVariable, tall or oval-shaped shrub. Produces masses of thin, soft flowers
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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.
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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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1-2m (3-6½ft)
1-2m (3-6½ft)
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