About
A handsome shrub, reaching 120-250cm, with a compact framework of attractive leaves. It displays colourful flowers.
About the genus
Prostanthera are bushy evergreen shrubs with small, dark green, highly aromatic leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of cup-shaped white blue or purple flowers in late spring or early summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningPrune after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions