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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Prostanthera |
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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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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