Description

Fresh, fragrant, and full of flavour—Spearmint is a garden essential for herb lovers and cocktail makers alike. This vigorous herb thrives in pots or beds and fills the air with its signature minty scent. Whether you’re garnishing drinks on a Peckham balcony or adding homegrown zing to your Sunday roast, spearmint is an easy grower that keeps on giving. Beautiful when paired with other aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary.

Plants supplied in a 14CM grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 30–60cm


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  Mature Spread: 60–90cm


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  Flower Colour: Soft lilac-pink spikes


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  Flowering Period: Summer


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – strongly aromatic foliage


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, including coastal 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, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies when in flower

Perfect For:

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  Containers and kitchen gardens


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  Edging borders with a fresh scent


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  Homegrown teas, cocktails, and cooking


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  Companion planting in veg patches (repels pests)

How to Grow:

Plant in a pot or contained area to prevent spreading. Keep well watered, snip leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and enjoy fresh spearmint all summer long.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.