alpine mint bush
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P. cuneata is a small evergreen shrub with tiny, glossy, rounded leaves which are highly aromatic, and white or pale lilac flowers 12mm width, with dark purple spots, in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- alpine mint bush (Prostanthera cuneata)
- Genus
- Prostanthera
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of alpine mint bush
Distribution map
Australia (Tasmania)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alpine mint bush
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alpine mint bush care guide
- Let soil dry fully between deep watering, avoid soggy root zone
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let soil dry fully between deep watering, avoid soggy root zone
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-nitrogen flowering shrub feed monthly in warm growing months
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based compost in full light. Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Prune after flowering; hard pruning may be detrimental
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
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