A striking small weeping tree with deep burgundy-purple aromatic foliage and tiny white flowers in spring. A dramatic, colourful feature and screen for coastal gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About After Dark Peppermint
Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark' is a tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and aromatic foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow After Dark Peppermint
After Dark Peppermint suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
After Dark Peppermint does best in sandy, free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 2.4 m apart.
Watering & feeding
After Dark Peppermint is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune After Dark Peppermint after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using After Dark Peppermint in the garden
After Dark Peppermint earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair After Dark Peppermint with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying After Dark Peppermint
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