The peppermint plant produces small mauve blooms and has lovely, fragrant leaves that are a dark green and have serrations. It has a bold flavour, so use it with caution; it works particularly well in tea infusions, puddings, and chocolate mousse. It is in the plant's best interest to have the blossoms removed as soon as they appear because this will maximise the amount of leaves that are produced.
As an invasive plant, peppermint can reach a height of 60 centimetres and can spread indefinitely. It is recommended to plant it in a container first, because this will help prevent it from growing uncontrollably, and then plant the container itself into the soil. This will help restrict its spread; re-pot it when it becomes essential. A container is all that is required to store it safely.
It is a hardy herbaceous perennial that dies back each autumn and regrows the following spring; providing it with some mulch in the fall will assist it in making it through the winter. Plant it close to brassicas because its potent odour drives away a wide variety of pests, making it an effective companion plant.
Seed Quantity 500 Seeds
Type Perennial
Genus Mentha x Piperita
Sow Seeds Sow February-June or August-October. Barely cover the seeds. Transplant into individuals pots when large enough to handle.
Plant Out Acclimatise and plant out when all risk of frost has passed. Likes well-drained soil and part shade. Keep harvesting the leaves to promote new growth
Flowers June-October
Height & Spread 60cm high x 30cm spread
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Beautifully presented!! Good number of seeds per packet and a lovely selection of flowers !
It was estimated to arrive, a bit too late , as we were going away and wanted to give it to my sister in law, before we went.. a quick E mail to the seller, and it was dispatched immediately and arrived in time… excellent!!
I am amazed how quickly these have germinated. The first ones were showing after 4 days. Very happy with the seeds and the whole transaction. Thank you.
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From ordering, receiving my gorgeously wrapped box, opening to reveal copper coloured shiny tins with beautiful labels. To smelling the fantastic fragrance, I was overwhelmed with the seamless flow of this purchase. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely try out more flavours.
Ordered these as I saw one growing wild in my garden and thought was lovely. Seeds arrived very promptly, part of a small batch of various seeds, along with a free gift which was very much appreciated. Will certainly buy again and am looking forward to seeing the plants next year.
amazing germination on these seeds. looking forward to lots of beautiful spring flowers
Seeds sown directly outdoors last summer, all germinated and formed lovely silvery rosettes, and half have now also thrown up flower stalks and are producing stunning vivid pink flowers. I’m hopeful that the other half may do the same next summer. Great seeds, well packaged, excellent instructions - many thanks!
I've never grown Hesperis (sweet rocket) until this year, but Melanie's seeds were so successful and prolific, that I now have beautiful flowers wafting their amazing aroma around my garden...plus our honey bees are so happy 🐝 In fact lots of pollinators are visiting!
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