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Mentha × Piperita F. Citrata Basil | Basil Mint
Mentha × Piperita F. Citrata Basil | Basil Mint

Mentha × Piperita F. Citrata Basil | Basil Mint

SKU: RH30001232
9cm pot
£7.99
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

The distinctive flavour of this herb works well with tomatoes, as well as adding a bit of zing to sliced melon or salads. It can also be used to make pesto - and it is delicious when used with balsamic vinegar. An easy to grow herb, it will soon spread to form a generous clump, and looks very pretty with its red flushed stems and lilac flowers in summer.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun
  • Rate of growth: Fast-growing
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

When plants have finished flowering in summer, cut flowered shoots back to 5cm above the surface of the compost. Mint can be vigorous in the garden so unless you want a large clump, you can contain it by planting it in a large pot - but do keep it well watered.

Please note: This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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