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Products > Prostanthera 'Poorinda Bride'
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| 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 |
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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 information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Prostanthera 'Poorinda Bride'.
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