Cool Mint Alpine Mint Bush - Prostanthera cuneata Cool Mint

• Prostanthera cuneata Cool Mint produces highly aromatic, rounded, glossy leaves that release a fresh mint fragrance at the lightest touch, providing sensory appeal throughout the year.
• In late spring and summer, gleaming white flowers with distinctive purple throats smother the plant in a fragrant and visually striking seasonal display.
• A fast-growing, dense, and naturally rounded native shrub that makes an outstanding perfumed hedge, particularly in semi-shaded positions where few other hedging plants perform as well.
• Frost and wind hardy with high adaptability to a wide range of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils, making it a reliable performer across diverse Australian garden conditions.
• Low-maintenance and generally trouble free, it grows to approximately 60cm–1m H x 60cm–1m W and suits hedging, fragrant gardens, native gardens, courtyards, and container plantings.

Plant Cool Mint as a perfumed hedge along fence lines, pathways, or garden boundaries where its mint fragrance can be enjoyed as you move through the garden. It works beautifully in native garden schemes alongside Westringia, Grevillea, and Lomandra for a cohesive, low-water planting with multi-season interest. In fragrant garden designs, combine it with other aromatic plants such as Lavender and Rosemary for a sensory border that engages sight, touch, and smell. In courtyards and on balconies, a single specimen in a large container brings both fragrance and structure to sheltered outdoor spaces.

Q: Does Cool Mint Alpine Mint Bush actually smell like mint? 

Yes, the foliage of Prostanthera cuneata Cool Mint releases a strong, fresh mint fragrance when touched or brushed, making it one of the most aromatic native shrubs available for Australian gardens.

Q: Can Cool Mint be used as a hedge in a shaded position? 

Yes, Cool Mint is one of the few fast-growing native hedging plants that performs well in semi-shaded positions, making it an excellent choice for areas with lower light levels.

Q: Is Cool Mint suitable for coastal gardens? 

Cool Mint has high wind tolerance and adapts to a wide range of soil types, making it a suitable choice for sheltered coastal garden positions with good drainage.

Q: What fertiliser should I use on Cool Mint? 

Always use a low-phosphorus fertiliser specifically formulated for Australian native plants. High-phosphorus fertilisers can be harmful to Prostanthera and other native species.