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Prostanthera incana ‘Velvet Mint Bush’Nursery


$4.00

Dense, smallish shrub 1.5m height to 1.5m width. Growth rate fast. Use for screening, clipped or informal hedge. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Needs water. Bee and bird attracting. Leaves and flowers mint scented.

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Description

Origin NSW
Form: Dense smallish shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 1.5m
Width (typical): 1.5 c- 2.0m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Screen, clipped or informal hedge
Soil type: Well drained (sand or loam best)
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Not drought resistant. Needs ample water.
Wind firmness: Not wind firm. Best in a sheltered spot.
Windbreak position: Not an ideal windbreak species.
Flowering time: Spring – Summer
Pruning: Tip prune after flowering otherwise will
 take severe pruning if required.
Features Leaves & flowers are mint scented.
Bee & bird attracting.
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