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Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Rosea' (Roundleaf Mint bush)
A moderately fast growing dense shrub to 5 to 6 feet tall by as wide with slender branches holding small rounded dark green leaves that are pleasantly aromatic. In spring into summer appear in profusion the small clusters of half inch wide rose-pink flowers held at the stem tips. Unlike some mint flowers these have petals in two lips of nearly equal length.
Plant is full sun to part shade in a well-drained soil with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 20° F. An attractive dense growing shrub that is showy in flowers. Prune tip growth for denser growth. Makes an excellent screen plant and is a good indicator plant for when to irrigate the dry garden.
Prostanthera rotundifolia is a widespread shrub in Australia that occurs naturally from inland Queensland south through New South Wales, , Victoria and South Australia down to Tasmania. The name for the genus is from the Greek word 'prostheke' meaning an "appendix" and 'anthera' meaning an "anther" in reference to the appendages on the stamens and the specific epithet means round leaves.
The information displayed on this page about Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Rosea' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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