Christmas Bush |
Victoria's Christmas Bush is a Prostanthera lasianthos Lamiaceae.
It is a variable shrub or small tree, from 2 m to 10 m high. Often has a compact habit when in shrub form. Leaves are lanceolate to ovate, to 10 cm. Flowers in terminal sprays, white, pink or mauve, occur in summer.
Distribution: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas.
Propagation: From cuttings.
Cultivation: Probably the most adaptable species. Tolerates heavy shade or full sun. Fast growing. Useful as a screen plant.
A cultivar with variegated leaves is known as P. lasianthos ÔMint IceÕ.
A number of Australian native plants have become significant as 'Christmas plants' in various parts of Australia. This is usually reflected in their local 'common names'.
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ www.anbg.gov.au➼ www.anbg.gov.au/christmas/
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