Mentha X Gracilis Variegata | 9cm Pot

A variegated mint herb with a ginger flavour. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy A great culinary use mint with upright stems bearing whorled pink-purple flowers, popular with insects, that rise above the aromatic, variegated leaves. The yellow flecked foliage sets this plant apart from its rivals – why not have a good-looking edible herb, too? Garden care: To prevent mint from romping through a herb garden, restrict the spread by growing it in a sunken container, with adequate drainage holes. Lift and divide each year in spring, replanting the younger, vigorous sections of the plant in fresh compost.