Prostanthera ovalifolia mint bush in a black nursery pot with purple flowers and plant tag, white background
Mature Prostanthera mint bush covered in purple flowers in a mulched garden bed
Purple Prostanthera mint bush flowers among narrow green leaves
Close-up of violet mint bush flowers with dark purple throats
Prostanthera ovalifolia mint bush in a 140mm pot showing the size delivered

Prostanthera ovalifolia (Small 140mm pot)

$18.50

A fast-growing native shrub that puts on one of the most spectacular spring displays of any Australian plant, with the whole bush disappearing under sprays of purple flowers. Its small, oval leaves release a fresh minty scent when brushed, so it's lovely beside a path. It does best in Canberra in a sheltered spot with good drainage and some protection from hot afternoon sun.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-2.5m H x 1.5m W
  • Foliage: Small, oval, dark green, strongly mint-scented, evergreen
  • Flowers: Masses of purple flowers, spring
  • Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub; fast growing
  • Position: Part shade to full sun, sheltered from strong wind; needs well-drained soil
  • Climate: Tolerates light to moderate frost; protect young plants from heavy frost
  • Water needs: Moderate; keep moist through dry spells, mulch well
  • Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
  • Maintenance: Prune by up to a third after flowering to keep it dense and long-lived
  • Ideal for: Informal screens, scented and native gardens, planting under tall trees, beside paths

A fast-growing native shrub that puts on one of the most spectacular spring displays of any Australian plant, with the whole bush disappearing under sprays of purple flowers. Its small, oval leaves release a fresh minty scent when brushed, so it's lovely beside a path. It does best in Canberra in a sheltered spot with good drainage and some protection from hot afternoon sun.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-2.5m H x 1.5m W
  • Foliage: Small, oval, dark green, strongly mint-scented, evergreen
  • Flowers: Masses of purple flowers, spring
  • Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub; fast growing
  • Position: Part shade to full sun, sheltered from strong wind; needs well-drained soil
  • Climate: Tolerates light to moderate frost; protect young plants from heavy frost
  • Water needs: Moderate; keep moist through dry spells, mulch well
  • Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
  • Maintenance: Prune by up to a third after flowering to keep it dense and long-lived
  • Ideal for: Informal screens, scented and native gardens, planting under tall trees, beside paths