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We can never have enough mint, and so trialled lots of new ones last year.

The 'Basil' variety - like basil but so much easier to grow in spring and autumn as well as summer, 'Eau de Cologne' for your bath, 'Moroccan' for teas, potatoes and sauce and 'Chocolate peppermint' for puddings. Delicious.

This collection contains 3 rooted cuttings each of:
  • Eau de Cologne Mint
  • Moroccan Mint
  • Basil Mint
  • Chocolate Peppermint
Genus Mentha
Variety Basil, Chocolate Peppermint, Eau de Cologne, Moroccan
Type Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name Eau de cologne plant, Moroccan Mint, Basil Mint, Chocolate Peppermint
Border Position Front
Soil Type Neutral
Scent Scented
Site Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Well-drained
Height 90cm (36in)
Spacing 30cm (12in)
Care Tips Perfect for containers. If it gets woody, prune it back hard.
Storing Use immediately or store in a plastic bag in the fridge for a couple of days.
Harvesting May - October. The flavour is strongest just before flowering in late summer.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Mint Collection reviews

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan

Three growing well but the basil mint appears to have been affected by something, brown discoloration on leaves so have cut right back and hope it will grow through ok.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Niki

Service great but plants diseased and 4 cuttings now dead

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Verna

Grew wonderfully. Very pleased

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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Alicia

brilliant,the plants are so strong and healthy

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Reviewed 20th September 2018 by Kate

Very good indeed. Thanks. The birders are still full of the cosmos. They were excellent.

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