Mentha 'Strawberry Mint'
mint 'Strawberry Mint'
A vigorous, spreading perennial herb with small, aromatic, mid-green leaves that have a scent reminiscent of strawberries and clusters of small, pale purple flowers that appear in summer. Perfect as a garnish for desserts
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance, restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. This variety does tend to be less invasive than other mints. See mint cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and leafhoppers
Diseases
May be susceptible to mint rust and powdery mildews
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