Variegated Mint Bush, Variegated Thousand Flowered Mint Bush
Adding a fragrant touch of mint, Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Variegata’ (Mint Bush) is a bushy evergreen shrub of erect, airy habit, noted for its small, sweetly aromatic, oval, gray-green leaves adorned with a creamy variegation around the margins. In spring, a profusion of eye-catching trumpet-shaped, lilac-purple flowers emerge in terminal clusters at the branch tips. They contrast well with the variegated foliage. Attractive, fast-growing, and easy to grow, Mint Bush does not only reward the gardener with abundant dainty flowers, but its delicately scented foliage is a bonus. Plant it where the fresh fragrance emitted by the leaves can be enjoyed.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Variegata’ (Mint Bush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Variegata’ (Mint Bush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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