PROSTANTHERA rotundifolia 'Rosetta'
PROSTANTHERA rotundifolia 'Rosetta'
Commonly known as alpine mint bush, Australian mint bush
Small dark pink flowers.
£14.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Good for sensory gardens -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite if under glass, possibly honey fungus. -
Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mauve to soft pink -
Bell/Lantern
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Australian / New Zealand
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Height
0.75 -1 metre -
Spread
0.75 -1 metre
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy to frost tender
Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Mature Size0.75 -1 metre
0.75 -1 metre
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