Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata'
Variegated oval-leaf mint bush, Variegated purple mintbush, Australian mint bush 'Variegata', Variegated Australian mint bush
Prostanthera Prostanthera
'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' is a tender, erect, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing small, oval to lance-shaped, mint-scented, grey-green leaves with pale yellow margins and racemes of cup-shaped, purple, lilac, or mauve flowers in late spring and early summer.
Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' is: Evergreen
Strongly mint-scented leaves.
Bushy, Erect
Purple, Mauve, Lilac in Spring; Mauve, Lilac, Purple in Summer
Pale-yellow, Grey-green, Variegated in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other) Red spider mite (box and other)
Prune after flowering, but take care as hard pruning may damage the plant.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated oval-leaf mint bush) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata'
Variegated oval-leaf mint bush, Variegated purple mintbush, Australian mint bush 'Variegata', Variegated Australian mint bush
Prostanthera Prostanthera
'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' is a tender, erect, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing small, oval to lance-shaped, mint-scented, grey-green leaves with pale yellow margins and racemes of cup-shaped, purple, lilac, or mauve flowers in late spring and early summer.
Evergreen
Strongly mint-scented leaves.
Bushy, Erect
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Purple, Mauve, Lilac in Spring; Mauve, Lilac, Purple in Summer
Pale-yellow, Grey-green, Variegated in All seasons
Red spider mite (box and other)
Prune after flowering, but take care as hard pruning may damage the plant.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated oval-leaf mint bush) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9
Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated oval-leaf mint bush)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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