| Description | Prostanthera hybrid
Poorinda Ballerina Mint Bush is a dense native shrub, reaching heights of approximately 1.5 m in height with fragrant, oval foliage and masses of showy creamy white flowers in spring. Frost tolerant and drought resistant.
6"/14cm pot size. | Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire'
The 'Red Spire' Ornamental Pear tree makes a wonderful addition to the acreage, rural or large suburban block.
• White blossoms in spring
• Autumnal colours of red, yellow and purple
• Feature or shade tree
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Prostanthera ovalifolia compcta
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| Other Common Names |
Compact Mint Bush, Native Mint Bush
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| Origin |
Australia
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Fertilise Me |
December, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Max Height |
1.5m
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| Max Width |
1.2m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
after flowering
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| Size Maintained at |
0.5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
December, November, October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Purple
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| Fragrance |
Foliage, Strong
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Native Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Attracts Butterflies, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge, Oil, Pots, Topiary
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|
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire'
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Red Spire Pear
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
1-2m apart
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
8m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Purple, Red, Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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