Prostanthera rotundifolia – mint bush

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Australian native shrub with soft green herbal-scented foliage and masses of purple-pink flowers during spring.

Pretty in full flower as a feature, hedge, or in a mixed border, especially for cottage gardens and native wildflower gardens. In an exposed or cold location it appreciates the shelter and warmth of a wall to grow up.

Flowering images : Leonora Enking cropped to size.

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Description

Prostanthera rotundifolia - round-leaf mint bush

APPEARANCE : Bushy Australian native shrub with soft green herbal-scented foliage and masses of purple-pink flowers during spring. RHS Award of Garden Merit
ORIGIN : Around the south-east from VIC to NSW and down to TAS, in bushland and rainforest fringes
USE FOR : As a feature shrub, hedge, or in a mixed border. Suits cottage gardens and sensory spaces. Will grow under eucalypt trees
PLANTING : Prefers some shade from full sun in summer. Plant in free draining light sandy 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. Water during prolonged dry spells - prostanthera hate wet roots, but wilt if they get too dry. 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 or pruning.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1-3M x 1-3M.
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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