Prostanthera cuneata - mint bush

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Alpine mint bush is found in the wild in the high ranges of NSW and VIC (and before it went extinct there, TAS), where it snuggles up with snow gums in the light sandy-stony soil.

Freckled flowers, white inside and lilac outside, cover the bush in summer-autumn. Crush the tiny aromatic leaves and you'll see why this plant gets its common name.

Flower images : je_wyer ; color line.

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Description

Prostanthera cuneata - alpine mint bush

APPEARANCE : Bushy Australian native shrub with very small evergreen leaves and white flowers with pale purple reverses in summer-autumn. This variety can reach 1.5m tall but usually grows sideways rather than upright. RHS Award of Garden Merit
ORIGIN : Native, found on granite soils at altitude in NSW, VIC
USE FOR : Feature shrub, informal low hedge, in a mixed border. Suits cottage and wildlife gardens as flowers are rich in nectar.
PLANTING : Prefers some shade from full sun in summer. Plant in free draining soil; grows in stony sandy soils in the wild. Will tolerate frost and snow once established.
CARE: Mulch and water well until established, and give extra water in times of low rainfall. Fast-growing - prune yearly by about one third after flowering to encourage new growth and a maintain the shape. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser once a year after flowering.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 0.5-1.5M x 1M.
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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