PROSTANTHERA ovalifolia 'Variegata'

Commonly known as Purple mint bush

Bushy shrub with grey-green variegated leaves and cup-shaped purple flowers in terminal racemes

PROSTANTHERA ovalifolia 'Variegata'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£13.50 each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 to 3 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
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Planting Combinations
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Evergreen
Oval leaves 3cm (1½in) long.
Purple Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Height
To 1.8m (6ft)
Spread
To 1.8m (6ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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)
Full sun
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse
Place of origin
eastern Australia
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape
Cup-shaped - 1cm (½in) across
Racemes
leafy, terminal racemes 6-7cm (2½-2¾in) long
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants
Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - in greenhouse - loam based potting compost full light