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PROSTANTHERA ovalifolia 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Purple mint bush
Bushy shrub with grey-green variegated leaves and cup-shaped purple flowers in terminal racemes
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EvergreenOval leaves 3cm (1½in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
HeightTo 1.8m (6ft) -
SpreadTo 1.8m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun
PROSTANTHERA ovalifolia 'Variegata'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse
Place of originEastern AustraliaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped1cm (½in) acrossRacemesLeafy, terminal racemes 6-7cm (2½-2¾in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilIn greenhouse - loam based potting compost full light
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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.
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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
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