Product description
Chocolate Mint is a delightful variation of peppermint cultivated primarily for the rich, chocolate-like undertone found in its dark, bronze-tinged leaves. This unique aroma, which evokes the scent of "After Eight" mints, is released pleasantly when the leaves are steeped in hot water or crushed. It is traditionally used as a natural flavouring for desserts, ice creams, and coffee, offering a sophisticated twist on standard mint, though the actual taste remains refreshingly minty rather than sugary.
This plant is typically grown as a vigorous hardy perennial that spreads aggressively via runners. It is robust and frost-tolerant, dying back to the ground in winter to return in spring. For the best results and the darkest leaf colour, plant it in a location with partial shade or full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and thrives in fertile soil that is kept consistently moist through regular watering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Chocolate Peppermint
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Product description
Chocolate Mint is a delightful variation of peppermint cultivated primarily for the rich, chocolate-like undertone found in its dark, bronze-tinged leaves. This unique aroma, which evokes the scent of "After Eight" mints, is released pleasantly when the leaves are steeped in hot water or crushed. It is traditionally used as a natural flavouring for desserts, ice creams, and coffee, offering a sophisticated twist on standard mint, though the actual taste remains refreshingly minty rather than sugary.
This plant is typically grown as a vigorous hardy perennial that spreads aggressively via runners. It is robust and frost-tolerant, dying back to the ground in winter to return in spring. For the best results and the darkest leaf colour, plant it in a location with partial shade or full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and thrives in fertile soil that is kept consistently moist through regular watering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
While the scent strongly suggests cocoa, the flavour is strictly sharp peppermint. It is exceptional when dried and added to black tea blends to create a natural chocolate-mint infusion without the calories.
How to Water
Keep the soil consistently wet. Like all mints, Chocolate Mint deteriorates quickly if the roots are allowed to dry out, often leading to powdery mildew.
How to Plant
Always plant Chocolate Mint in a container or a sunk bucket. It has invasive roots that will rapidly take over a garden bed if not strictly contained.
