Prostanthera magnifica – Mint Bush
An upright shrub from Western Australia that has a beautiful massed display of mauve to pink flowers which have attractive contrasting purple to scarlet bracts. It naturally grows in drier areas, but can be successfully grown in more humid areas in a large container, or as a grafted plant, or as a short lived spectacular specimen. Likes a sunny to part shaded spot and well drained soil. Feed with a good low phosphorus native fertiliser. Flowers for many months, from spring to summer. Frost sensitive.
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- Prostanthera magnifica – magnificent mint bush
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- Prostanthera magnifica – magnificent mint bush
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- Prostanthera magnifica – magnificent mint bush
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Prostanthera magnifica |
| Common Name: | Mint Bush |
| Other Common Names: | Magnificent Mint Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.4 ~ 2.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.4 ~ 1.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red, Pink, Purple, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Open foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Screen |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may or may not have the wanted plant in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest alternative plants that will be just as good for you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.