Mentha 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.
Mint (Strawberry)
£1.75
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Mint (Strawberry)
Mentha 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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| Supplied Sizes | 1 x Plant in 9cm Container, 1 x Plant in 1 Litre Container |
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