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Products > Prostanthera 'Poorinda Bride'   Prostanthera 'Poorinda Bride' - Poorinda Bride Mint Bush THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: [P.'Poorinda Ballerina'?] Height: 4-5 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Prostanthera 'Poorinda Bride' (Poorinda Bride Mint Bush) - An upright growing shrub to 4 to 5 feet tall with small "trowel" shaped dark green leaves. The flowers, borne in profusion in later spring, are white with a hint of violet and have a yellow throat. This quick growing plant benefits from being pruned back annually by about one third to help promote a bushy shape. Plant in full sun (coastal) or light shade/part day sun, in a well drained soil with regular irrigation. This Prostanthera is hardier than many other mint bushes and can tolerate temperatures down to at least 15 ° F. The Poorinda name is attached to many well known Australian cultivars, particularly Grevillea. All plants bearing this name originated on the property of the late Leo Hodge in north-eastern Victoria. In the U.S., this plant was a Spring 2003 Plant Introduction by UCSC Koala Blooms. We grew this plant from 2003 until 2008 - it may still be available from other nurseries in the UCSC Koala Blooms program.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]