Strawberry Mint is a fantastic, fresh, fruity addition to any kitchen garden which is sure to put a smile on your face. The pairing of mint and sweet strawberry are a unique combination, adding something a little different to the traditional herb garden options which you'll find elsewhere. The vibrant hue of these green leaves are a wonder to behold in the summer, particularly when the pastel petals of the tiny blooms put on a show later in the year. Growing Strawberry Mint is relatively easy as it thrives in well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. Beyond keeping it watered and pruning your plants a few times a year, as with most varieties of mint this is a low-maintenance place for your outdoor space. It will, however, spread like wildfire if left uncontained, so we recommend sinking a pot into the ground or growing it in a large pot to keep the roots under control. This also makes dividing your plants far easier year after year. If you're looking to learn more about how to grow mint, our guide is here to help ensure you have all the information you need ahead of the arrival of your new herb plants. Once harvesting your leaves, you will have endless options of how to use these sensory leaves. Whether you use them to flavour water, chop them up and add them atop ice cream, make delicious mojitos or simply toss them into a salad there are numerous ways you can utilise your produce. Not forgetting its deliciousness when made into a cup of tea to be enjoyed in the garden, made with fresh or dehydrated leaves. Latin Name: Mentha x piperita 'Strawberry' Type: Perennial Soil Type: Moist Where should I plant this variety? Sun/partial shade How tall does it grow? 50cm-60cm How much space does it need? Spreads rapidly. Keep contained When does it flower? Light coloured flowers during the summer Top care tips: Cut back regularly but especially after flowering. Keep contained! Delivery Information We genuinely LOVE sharing these varieties with you and this one REALLY is special. Strawberry Mint was a relative newcomer a few years back. We have been growing and selling this variety for a few years now and people’s reaction to it just doesn’t get old. As you brush the leaves, you really do get a strong aroma of Strawberry from the leaf and it is not subtle! We think that is SO cool. On a practical level, this is fantastic in the kitchen. Strawberry Mint is perfect for adding as a topping to desserts or putting into fruit salads. It can be used to make a delicious fruity herbal tea. And of course COCKTAILS. It is very important to experiment thoroughly with Strawberry Mint's cocktail applications, so that is something you can do in the summer! Delivery options explained Pre-order delivery option From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us. Order Now delivery option From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays. If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you. Dispatch information All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands and Channel Islands this is a 48-hour delivery service. (From 2021 onwards we are unable to ship to Northern Ireland.) Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family. Packaging We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us. Customer satisfaction Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.
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