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Prostanthera violacea in 50mm Forestry Tube

$6.95

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Description

Prostanthera violacea is an attractive small shrub 50cm-1m x 1m sometimes reaching 2m in height. Massed bluish purple flowers, sometimes with white markings in Spring. It prefers well drained moist soils in full sun or part shade. Summer water required in drier districts. Pretty in both native and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers.

Photo courtesy of Philmarin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.5

Additional information

Conditions

Frost Tolerant

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun, Part Shade

Region

Cold, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam

Watering

light to medium with some summer water

Description

Prostanthera violacea is an attractive small shrub 50cm-1m x 1m sometimes reaching 2m in height. Massed bluish purple flowers, sometimes with white markings in Spring. It prefers well drained moist soils in full sun or part shade. Summer water required in drier districts. Pretty in both native and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers.

Photo courtesy of Philmarin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.5

Additional information

Conditions

Frost Tolerant

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun, Part Shade

Region

Cold, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam

Watering

light to medium with some summer water

Description

Prostanthera violacea is an attractive small shrub 50cm-1m x 1m sometimes reaching 2m in height. Massed bluish purple flowers, sometimes with white markings in Spring. It prefers well drained moist soils in full sun or part shade. Summer water required in drier districts. Pretty in both native and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers.

Photo courtesy of Philmarin/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.5

Additional information

Conditions

Frost Tolerant

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun, Part Shade

Region

Cold, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam

Watering

light to medium with some summer water