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    PROSTANTHERA lasianthos
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    PROSTANTHERA lasianthos

    Commonly known as Victoria Christmas bush

     AWARD
    White flowers with a purple tint and large lanceolate leaves
     
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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 fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Toothed, sometimes wavy leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
    • White
      With purple tint
    • Racemes
      Terminal, branched racemes
    • Tubular
      Broadly tubular 2cm (¾in) across
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • 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
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      1-2m (3-6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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