Alpine mint bush (Prostanthera cuneata)
Botanical Name:
Prostanthera cuneata
Genus:
Prostanthera
Species:
P. cuneata ~ P. cuneata is a small, aromatic evergreen shrub with tiny rounded leaves, and small white or pale lilac flowers with dark purple spots in summer.
Cultivation:
Plant inside in a loam-based compost in full light. Or plant outdoors in moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
South, West
Exposure:
Sheltered
Hardiness:
Tender in frost (H3)
Specific pest(s):
Pruning:
Prune after flowering, but take care as hard pruning may be damage the plant.
Propagation method(s):
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Prostanthera cuneata is:
Evergreen
Flower:
White, Pale-purple, Purple in Summer
Foliage:
Dark-green in All seasons
Habit:
Compact, Upright
Ultimate height (m):
1
Ultimate spread (m):
1
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
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