Mentha spicata Granny's Original
Given the name of this amazing garden mint (which is a hoot and half!), this mint scores 5+ stars in every category: large, well rooted without rootballing, delicious aroma. Highly recommended!
Mentha spicata, (Granny's Original Mint) Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Granny's Original Mint (Mentha spicata) Herb in 9cm Pot
Mint will thrive anywhere, preferring moist partly shady areas, and are easy to grow from cuttings or replanting of runners. To control spread, this herb should be planted in sunken bottomless containers and kept well watered to ensure good leaf production.
Granny's Original Mint will produce small mauve flower spikes in mid to late summer, and grow 30-60cm tall.
Herb Usage
This is the mint that Granny used in sauces to complement meats (mint sauce with lamb), soups, salads, vegetable dishes, sweet dishes and drinks.
Buy Garden Mint Online
Our potted Granny's original Mint herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Mentha spicata, (Granny's Original Mint) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Any |
| Soil Type | Any soil |
| Flower Colour | Mauve |
| Height | 30cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Mentha spicata Group |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H7 - Very hardy |
| Culinary | Soups and Sauces |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Teas and Tissanes |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Container/Patio |
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Lovely plant
Robust and sturdy on arrival, this is mint as I remember it - Granny's Original is a really good description of it.
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I will happily buy from them again
Sturdy healthy plant
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Arrived very promptly and in very good condition.
Plants arrived swiftly and in great condition, so pleased, planted and thriving
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BLOOMING GOOD
Very healthy plants. Good packaging. Highly recommended
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Lovely plant
A well grown plant. Packed beautifully. Very pleased. Thank you very much.
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