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Prostanthera ‘Dwarf Mint Bush’
$10.99
Prostanthera ovalifolia compcta ‘Dwarf Mint Bush’
‘Dwarf Mint Bush’ is a dense native shrub, reaching heights of approximately 1.5 m in height with very aromatic, oval foliage and masses of showy purple flowers in spring. Frost tolerant and drought resistant, this showy shrub is very popular as a native hedge, topiary or feature plant as when it flowers, the entire bush is covered in purple!
Prostanthera ‘Dwarf Mint Bush’ is also used as a culinary herb, pairing well with red meats and eggplant in savoury dishes.
6″/14cm pot size.
| Botanical Name | Prostanthera ovalifolia compcta |
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| Other Common Names | Compact Mint Bush, Native Mint Bush |
| Origin | Australia |
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| Leaf Drop | |
| Sunshine | |
| Tolerances | Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant |
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| Fertilise Me | December, November, October, September |
| Fertilizer Frequency | Monthly, When needed |
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| Planting Distance | 1 per metre |
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| Autumn Colour | |
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| Uses | Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Attracts Butterflies, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge, Oil, Pots, Topiary |
