Chocolate peppermint
Just like After Eights! A fabulous smelling mint
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'( Chocolate Peppermint) 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.
Chocolate Peppermint (Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate') Herb in 9cm Pot
Mentha x piperita "chocolate"is a native of Europe, but has been naturalised worldwide. 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.
Chocolate peppermint will produce small mauve flower spikes in mid to late summer, and grow 30-45cm tall.
Herb Uses
The overriding aroma of this mint is "After Eights" and it has a very rich peppermint aroma and taste, with attractive dark foliage. Great in ice cream, sorbet and summer drinks.
Buy Chocolate Peppermint Online
Our potted Chocolate Peppermint herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'( Chocolate Peppermint) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Any |
| Soil Type | Any soil |
| Flower Colour | Mauve |
| Height | 45cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H7 - Very hardy |
| Culinary | Desserts/Drinks |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Teas and Tissanes |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Container/Patio |
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Top Quality
Really healthy, strong plant with a wonderful taste and aroma. Perfectly packaged so arrived in top condition. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery for all your herb needs. Many thanks.
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So big
Very quick delivery, the plants were a lot bigger than expected and in great shape so very happy thanks
