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Prostanthera (Australian Mintshrub)

Mintbush is a genus with some 90 species native of Australia. They are either small woody sub shrubs or very tall, almost tree-like shrubs. In general mintbushes are very floriferous plants with numerous bright rose colored flowers which develop in spring or autumn. In most species the foliage is pleasantly aromatic as in related genera from the Mint family (Lamiaceae), such as Rosmarinus, Salvia, and Thymus. All Mintbusches are easily cultivated as pot or container plants in any fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter plants shall be kept drier at a minimum of some 15°C.
Sow seeds flat in any humus-rich, slightly sandy, well drained substrate at some 20°C. Germination in this genus is irregular. After germination keep pots slightly drier and especially in winter in full sun.
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Prostanthera howelliae (Pleasant Mintbush)

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Prostanthera lasianthos (Victorian Christmas Tree)

2 (10)m, Victorian Christmas Tree is a most unusual member in the genus of Australian mint bushes. The small bright green to mid green leaves have a typical menthol fragrance. It flowers in late autumn and winter and gives a floriferous display of numerous bright rose flowers. It is a widespread native found from S Queensland to Tasmania, growing from coastal to subalpine regions. It prefers a humus rich, always slightly moist, well drained soil in a sunny (winter) to partially shaded (summer) spot. X-XII.
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