Description

Bright, citrusy and wonderfully refreshing, Lemon Mint combines the cooling fragrance of mint with fresh lemon notes, making it perfect for teas, cocktails and summer cooking. Ideal for South London balconies, kitchen gardens and patio pots, it pairs beautifully with basil, thyme and edible planting schemes.

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 (vigorous spreading habit)


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  Flower Colour: Pale lilac-pink


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  Flowering Period: Summer


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  Foliage: Deciduous, aromatic green foliage


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  Fragrant: Yes – fresh mint with lemon citrus notes


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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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  Herbal teas, cocktails 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 dry periods, particularly when grown in containers. Mint spreads quickly, so growing in pots is ideal for keeping plants manageable 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.