A member of the citrus-scented mint family, Strawberry Mint is a naturally uplifting variety — slightly sweeter than classic spearmint, with a delicate flavour that pairs well with fruit and salads. Like all mints, it spreads easily, making it ideal for container growing or culinary borders.

• Flowers: July–August
• Hardy

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
• Aspect: South, east or west-facing
• Sun levels: Full sun to part shade

Grown in peat-free compost and supplied in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex. When planting, remove the herb and reuse or compost the pot: pop it in the green bin, add it to your compost heap, break it up for mulch, or leave it out for birds to use as nesting material. Trim back regularly to encourage bushy growth, and divide clumps annually to maintain vigour. Best kept in pots to prevent spreading.