| Description | 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. | Photinia robusta
A fast growing, small tree widely used as a dense, colourful hedge
• Dense glossy, green foliage that turns vibrant red in the winter
• Very hardy, tolerating clay soil, drought and hard frost
• Grown as both a small or tall hedge with white flowers in late spring | |
| Content | | Why buy Photinia robusta?
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There are a few types of Photinia very good for hedging, and Photinia robusta is the core variety. This colourful hedge can be spotted from miles away, with vibrant red new growth.
Photinia robusta is very frost hardy and also tolerates poor, clay soil. This sturdy plant can be trimmed as a medium or tall hedge, looking quite striking when trimmed into a formal hedge. Photinias produce small, white clusters of flowers in the spring. Suited to Formal or Cottage gardens.
Ideal for: Colourful, red and glossy screen
Growth Rate: Moderate, 30- 50 cm in 1 year
Height: Up to 7m but usually maintained between 1.5 and 3m tall
Soil Requirements: Tolerates poor soil but loves fertile, loamy, and well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low. Pruning two times a year. Flowers may require pruning if they bother you.
Planting Distance: 1 to 1.5m apart for dense screen
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| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Prostanthera ovalifolia compcta
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| Other Common Names |
Compact Mint Bush, Native Mint Bush
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| Origin |
Australia
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Fertilise Me |
December, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Max Height |
1.5m
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| Max Width |
1.2m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
after flowering
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| Size Maintained at |
0.5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
December, November, October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Purple
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| Fragrance |
Foliage, Strong
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Native Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Attracts Butterflies, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge, Oil, Pots, Topiary
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