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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 2.4 m apart.
Watering & feeding
After Dark Peppermint performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate as After Dark Peppermint. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying After Dark Peppermint
Plant Sale lists After Dark Peppermint as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
