PROSTANTHERA rotundifolia
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PROSTANTHERA rotundifolia
Commonly known as Round-leaved mint bush
Mint-scented leaves and purple flowers
£14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites, whiteflies -
Place of origin
Southeastern Australia (inc. Tasmania) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreenscarcely toothed leaves to 1cm (½in) long, deep green above, paler beneath
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple to lilac-purple -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped, 1cm (½in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub 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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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Orbicular
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, spreading shrub with slender, hoary stems
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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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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant 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) -
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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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