{"product_id":"purple-haze-rough-mint-bush-prostanthera-denticulata-purple-haze","title":"Purple Haze Rough Mint Bush - Prostanthera denticulata 'Purple Haze'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Haze Rough Mint Bush (\u003cem\u003eProstanthera denticulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Haze') is a low, dense Australian native shrub growing 40cm to 50cm high and 50cm to 75cm wide. Soft green foliage smells of menthol when brushed, and in spring it is covered in purple-lilac flowers. It is bushier and more upright than its straggly parent, and small enough for a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser than the species.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bushier, more upright habit than the parent plant, with longer leaves and a deeper flower colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenthol-scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the soft green foliage and it releases a cool, minty fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasses of purple-lilac flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring brings a haze of flowers over the whole bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e At half a metre high it suits rockeries, planters and low borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native for sensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scent, texture and spring colour make it a good fit for cottage and sensory plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedge and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a row for a low, informal hedge or border edge of about 50cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low, wide shape and free draining needs suit a rockery with sandy, gravelly soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanters and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for containers, where it can sit beside a door or seat and release its scent as you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It combines well with small perennials and other natives in a mixed bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Haze Rough Mint Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some shade from full summer sun suits it best. It tolerates a light frost once established, and does best in temperate gardens. In hot, humid summers, afternoon shade and sharp drainage matter more than anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. The parent species grows in sandy, gravelly soil in the wild, so mix coarse sand into heavy ground or use a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established. Water through prolonged dry spells: mint bushes dislike wet roots but wilt if they get too dry. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser once a year, after flowering or pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune by about one third each year after flowering to encourage new growth and a dense, pleasing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Haze Rough Mint Bush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a border run, while the 140mm pots give you a stronger plant to start with. Plants travel upright, and are best planted out soon after arrival.\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-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\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\u003eAbout 40cm to 50cm high and 50cm to 75cm wide, so it stays low and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compact enough for planters. Use a free draining mix and keep the moisture even, because it hates wet roots but wilts when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have a soft menthol scent when brushed. Plant it where you will pass close to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790871462207,"sku":"PRO-DEN-PURPLE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790871494975,"sku":"PRO-DEN-PURPLE-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-haze-rough-mint-bush-prostanthera-denticulata-purple-haze.jpg?v=1792210619","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/purple-haze-rough-mint-bush-prostanthera-denticulata-purple-haze","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}