Alpine Mint Bush. “Poorinda Ballerina” is a small shrub to about 1.5 metres high. The leaves are about 10mm long and “trowel”-shaped. The flowers are white and yellow. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prostanthera Poorinda ‘Ballerina’
“Poorinda Ballerina” is a small shrub to about 1.5 metres high. The leaves are about 10mm long and “trowel”-shaped. The flowers are white and yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Prostanthera |
|---|---|
| Species | Poorinda |
| Varietry | 'Ballerina' |
| Common Name | Alpine Mint Bush |
| Flower Colour | Yellow, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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