Description

A wonderfully aromatic mint with rich green foliage and subtle chocolate-mint notes, this versatile herb is perfect for adding fragrance, flavour and fresh greenery to South London balconies, kitchen gardens and sunny windowsills. Ideal for teas, desserts and summer drinks, it pairs beautifully with thyme, basil and strawberries.

Plants supplied in a 14CM growers pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 30–60cm


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  Mature Spread: 60–90cm (can spread vigorously)


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  Flower Colour: Pale lilac-pink


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  Flowering Period: Summer


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  Foliage: Deciduous, aromatic deep green leaves with purple stems


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  Fragrant: Yes – minty with subtle chocolate undertones


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerant of urban conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sandy soils


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attractive to bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Kitchen gardens and herb planters


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  Patio pots and balcony containers


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  Cocktails, teas and desserts


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  Low-maintenance edible planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in moist but well-drained soil and keep watered during warmer months, especially in containers. Mint spreads quickly, so growing in pots is ideal for keeping it contained and easy to harvest regularly.

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.