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Victoria Christmas bush

Also known as: Victoria dogwood; Victorian dogwood; Victorian mint tree; Australian lilac; Australian mint tree

A variable, tall or oval-shaped shrub to 4m, with narrowly ovate, strongly menthol-scented leaves. In late spring or early summer it bears branched clusters of scented, finely hairy white or pale purple flowers, 2cm across, with purple or orange markings in the throat

Scientific classification

Species: Victoria Christmas bush (Prostanthera lasianthos)
Genus: Prostanthera
Family: Lamiaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Victoria Christmas bush

Distribution map

Australia

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Culture

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Quick identification of Victoria Christmas bush

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Victoria Christmas bush care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun at the base of a warm wall

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