{"product_id":"alpine-mint-bush-prostanthera-cuneata","title":"Alpine Mint Bush - Prostanthera cuneata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlpine Mint Bush (\u003cem\u003eProstanthera cuneata\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native from the high ranges of New South Wales and Victoria, a bushy, spreading shrub 50cm to 1.5m high and about 1m wide. Its tiny evergreen leaves smell of mint when crushed, and in summer and autumn it is covered in freckled white flowers that are lilac on the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough alpine native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows with snow gums in the high country, and tolerates frost and snow once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint-scented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush the tiny leaves for a sharp, aromatic hit that explains the common name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-rich flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer and autumn blooms feed bees and butterflies, which suits wildlife and cottage gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e It usually grows wider than tall, which suits low hedges and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds well to pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A yearly trim after flowering keeps it dense and renews the growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a soft, billowing hedge of around 1m. Because it tends to grow sideways, it knits together well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaves and freckled flowers sit comfortably among perennials and other natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant beside a path or seat gives a mounded shape and fragrance you can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers add summer and autumn food for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alpine Mint Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some shade from full summer sun is ideal. It copes with frost and snow once established, so cool temperate and warm temperate gardens suit it best. In hot, humid regions it is harder to keep, and afternoon shade and sharp drainage matter more than anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. In the wild it grows in light, sandy, stony soil on granite. On clay, raise the bed and work in coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established, then give extra water in times of low rainfall. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser once a year, after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly. Prune by about one third each year after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alpine Mint Bush as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out. Plants travel upright. Plant them soon after they arrive in a spot with some summer shade, then mulch and water them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 50cm and 1.5m high and about 1m wide. It usually grows sideways rather than upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost and snow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once established. It grows naturally in the alpine country of New South Wales and Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year straight after flowering. Take back about one third to encourage new growth and keep the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790871167295,"sku":"PRO-CUN-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alpine-mint-bush-prostanthera-cuneata.jpg?v=1792210610","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alpine-mint-bush-prostanthera-cuneata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}