Mint Grapefruit, 1L
£6.50
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notes
The scent of citrus is emitted from the green foliage of this Grapefruit variety of Mint, so it is an ideal plant for positioning near a pathway or terrace where it may be brushed against, releasing the fragrance. Fresh leaves can be added to summer drinks, iced tea or salads for a burst of zingy flavour. It bears purple flower spikes in summer which attract bees and other pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 1L (14cm / 6in)
- Height and Spread: 60cm (1ft 11in) x 150cm (4ft 11in)
Features
notes
The scent of citrus is emitted from the green foliage of this Grapefruit variety of Mint, so it is an ideal plant for positioning near a pathway or terrace where it may be brushed against, releasing the fragrance. Fresh leaves can be added to summer drinks, iced tea or salads for a burst of zingy flavour. It bears purple flower spikes in summer which attract bees and other pollinators.
Insights
Grown in peat free compost in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex. Remove plant from pot or cut/tear away some of the coir if the plant is well rooted and hard to remove.
Details
Flowers: May - August
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- 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
- Can become leggy so pinch out tips to promote bushy growth
- Cut back after flowering
- Like all mints, it can become a vigorous spreader so plant in a container to restrict its growth
- Coir pots are supplied by one specific village producer in Sri Lanka. They have built a school, old people's home and extension to the local medical centre over the years from the proceeds of coir pot production
Scent
Aromatic flowers and foliage
Glossary