Alpine Mint Bush. A bushy shrub with tiny dark green leaves, strongly scented when crushed. Broadly tubular white flowers with pretty purple and yellow markings inside. Max Height 30cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm to 90cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prostanthera cuneata
A bushy shrub with tiny dark green leaves, strongly scented when crushed. Broadly tubular white flowers with pretty purple and yellow markings inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Prostanthera |
|---|---|
| Species | cuneata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Alpine Mint Bush |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 90cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm, 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
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