Mint Chocolate
£6.50
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notes
A close relative of ordinary peppermint, this Chocolate variety grows rounded, lance shaped leaves in a dark green colour, providing some attractive ground colour. In summer it produces clusters of purple coloured flowers.
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Dimensions
Pot Size: 1L (14cm / 6in)
Features
notes
A close relative of ordinary peppermint, this Chocolate variety grows rounded, lance shaped leaves in a dark green colour, providing some attractive ground colour. In summer it produces clusters of purple coloured flowers.
Insights
The leaves have a strong minty flavour, which tastes delicious when used in desserts, especially in cold ice creams on a summer’s day. With a hint of chocolate, the leaves are also great as an edible garnish in summer drinks.
Details
- Deciduous perennial
- Fully hardy
- Flowers: June - August
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- South or West facing
- Full sun or partial shade
- Exposed or sheltered
Care
Grown in peat free compost in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex. Pop the discarded coir pot in the green bin, leave out for birds to use for nesting, use as mulch or add to compost heap.
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