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	Backhousia 'Lemon Scented Myrtle' remove	Prostanthera 'Poorinda Ballerina' 6" Pot remove
Name	Backhousia 'Lemon Scented Myrtle' remove	Prostanthera 'Poorinda Ballerina' 6" Pot remove
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Description	Backhousia citriodora  Lemon Scented Myrtle is a very beautiful tree, especially when covered in blooms during Summer. The leaves and fruit give off a pleasant aroma of lemon-scented when crushed. It has a huge variety of uses - the crushed leaves repell mosquitoes, and can be used to brew a relaxing tea. Lemon Scented Myrtle prefers well-drained soil and lots of water. This densely foliaged rainforest tree is perfect for a screening or specimen plant.	Prostanthera hybrid Poorinda Ballerina Mint Bush is a dense native shrub, reaching heights of approximately 1.5 m in height with fragrant, oval foliage and masses of showy creamy white flowers in spring. Frost tolerant and drought resistant. 6"/14cm pot size.
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Additional information		Botanical Name Prostanthera ovalifolia compcta Other Common Names Compact Mint Bush, Native Mint Bush Origin Australia Plant Type Shrub Leaf Drop Evergreen Sunshine Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade Tolerances Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Soil Type Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Well drained pH Acidic, Neutral Water Requirement Low Fertilise Me December, November, October, September Fertilizer Frequency Monthly, When needed Planting Distance 1 per metre Max Height 1.5m Max Width 1.2m Growth Speed Fast Prune Me after flowering Size Maintained at 0.5m Flowering Yes Flowering Time December, November, October, September Flower Colour Purple Fragrance Foliage, Strong Fruit / Seed No Foliage Colour Green Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Native Birds Toxic To Non-toxic Uses Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Attracts Butterflies, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge, Oil, Pots, Topiary