Prostanthera ovalifolia - mint bush

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Australian native large shrub with soft green menthol-scented foliage and masses of purple-lilac flowers during spring. Pretty in full flower as a feature, hedge, or in a mixed border, especially for cottage gardens and native wildflower gardens.

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Prostanthera ovalifolia - oval-leaf mint bush

APPEARANCE : Bushy Australian native shrub with soft green menthol-scented foliage and masses of purple-lilac-pink flowers during spring.
USE FOR : As a feature shrub, hedge, or in a mixed border. Suits cottage gardens.
PLANTING : Prefers some shade from full sun in summer. Plant in free draining soil, moist and rich in organic matter. Will tolerate a light frost once established. Site it where you can brush past to enjoy the aromatic leaves.
CARE: Mulch and water well until established. Prune yearly by about one third after flowering to encourage new growth and a dense pleasing shape. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser once a year after flowering.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 2-3M x 2-3M.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.

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