Overview

Premna interrupta is a plant with a small tree or large shrub habit in the genus Premna, part of the Verbenaceae family, with deciduous, aromatic leaves foliage. Premna interrupta grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, conservatories and sheltered gardens.

About

Premna interrupta is a small tree or large shrub cultivar within the Premna genus, known for its deciduous, aromatic leaves. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for use as a specimen plant, it is ideal for conservatories and sheltered gardens in the UK, where it is hardy to H4. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through semi-ripe cuttings or seed.

About the genus

Premna is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, first described for modern science in 1771. It is widespread through tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, and various islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.SpeciesPremna acuminata R.Br. - Australia, New Guinea Premna acutata W.W.Sm.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Premna

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Premna interrupta size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Small tree or large shrub

Foliage

Deciduous, aromatic leaves

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, conservatories, sheltered gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Premna interrupta

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings, seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions