Herbs
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Mentha x gracilis. Also known as Slender, Scotch, Red, Austrian, Red stemmed, Golden apple, Little-leaved or Vietnamese Mint. This mint has almost tiger striped leaves with orange stripes running down the green leaves which have an apple/ginger scent. From August to October small lilac flowers are borne on red stems. It can be used for making tea, but also makes a good addition to salads and homemade lemonade. Particularly good accompaniment to melon and tomatoes. Good for mint sauce. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 30-60cm.
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£1.75Mentha viridis. Similar to spearmint, this mint has dark green, roughly oval shaped leaves, with serrated margins. Suitable for culinary use. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
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Mentha × piperita ‘Berries and Cream’. A delicious hybrid producing strong, sturdy growth, glossy dark green foliage and a mouth-watering, fruity scent. Mauve flowers in summer that are attractive to pollinators.Use to make a refreshing tea, add to fruit salads, summer drinks, cakes, sauces, drizzles and jellies. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing as it spreads quickly via runners.
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1 x Plant in 9cm Container
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£2.00Mentha x piperita f. citrata ‘Grapefruit’. A mid height mint with an intoxicating citrus-mint scent with undertones of grapefruit. The flavour is subtler than the smell. Produces whorls of small, lilac flowers in summer, which are particularly attractive to pollinators. Great for adding to drinks or fruit salads. Can be invasive so grow in containers for best results.
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1 x Plant in 9cm Container
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£2.00Mentha ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’. Upright mint with a delicate, fruity aroma which has lilac flowers in summer that are attractive to bees and pollinators. Great for fruit teas or as a garnish. Reported to be less vigorous than other mints but still recommended for pot growing.
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1 x Plant in 9cm Container
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£2.00Mentha spicata var. crispa ‘Moroccan’. If you love making mint tea, then this is one of the best varieties to choose. You can also use it to flavour salads, potatoes, peas, lamb , or to make mojitos. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
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Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’. An attractive cream variegated form of applemint with a slight pineapple scent. The leaves can be chopped into salads, fruit salads, and summer drinks. Produces tiny mauve flowers. Ideal for growing in a container to stop it from spreading. It will reach a height of 40-60cm.
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£1.75Mentha x piperita ‘Strawberry’. Its leaves have a sweet, fruity taste and a scent or strawberries with a hint of minty freshness, making it a versatile herb for culinary use which include teas, cocktails, salads, desserts, and as a garnish for dishes – try adding to Pimms or mojitos. In addition to its culinary uses, it has attractive reddish-purple stems, lush green leaves, and small mauve, flowers are borne in terminal long thick spikes. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing as it spreads quickly via runners.
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£2.00Hypericum perforatum. A hardy herbaceous perennial with upright stems and small, oval, green leaves that are dotted with tiny translucent perforations. The bright yellow flowers, with prominent stamens, bloom in summer and are often used for herbal remedies. Ideal for growing in sunny borders or wildflower gardens. It will reach a height of 30-90cm.
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Mentha x piperita ‘Granda’. This mint has green leaves with a good orange flavour. From August to October pretty pink flowers are borne. It can be used for making tea, but also makes a good addition to salads or for flavouring sweets or ice cream. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 50cm.
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£1.75Helichrysum italicum. An evergreen perennial with aromatic bright silver-grey foliage, which has an intriguing, curry-like scent. Dark yellow flowerheads are borne from summer to autumn. It is grown in the herb garden for its ornamental value and its scent.
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. It will reach a height of 45cm and a spread of 75cm.
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1 x Plant in 9cm Container
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£2.00Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Basil’. A highly aromatic variety of mint with bright green leaves that exude a delightful basil-like fragrance. The leaves can be used fresh to add a unique flavour to salads, pesto’s, and refreshing summer drinks. Produces small lilac flowers in summer, which are a magnet for pollinators. Ideal for growing in a container to control its spreading habit.
Grow in full sun. It will reach a height of 40-60cm.
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