Product description
Pineapple Mint is a decorative herb cultivated primarily for the sweet, fruity fragrance and attractive variegated foliage found in its soft, woolly leaves. This mild flavour, which lacks the harsh bite of peppermint, is released gently when the leaves are touched or steeped. It is traditionally used as a beautiful garnish for desserts and summer punches, where its cream-and-green leaves add visual appeal as well as a subtle taste.
This plant is typically grown as a hardy perennial, though it is slightly less vigorous and invasive than its all-green parent, Apple Mint. It is generally cold-tolerant, though prolonged wet winters can rot the roots. For the best results and brightest variegation, plant it in a location with partial shade or full sun, provided it isn't scorching. It is not drought-tolerant and needs 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.
Pineapple Mint
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Product description
Pineapple Mint is a decorative herb cultivated primarily for the sweet, fruity fragrance and attractive variegated foliage found in its soft, woolly leaves. This mild flavour, which lacks the harsh bite of peppermint, is released gently when the leaves are touched or steeped. It is traditionally used as a beautiful garnish for desserts and summer punches, where its cream-and-green leaves add visual appeal as well as a subtle taste.
This plant is typically grown as a hardy perennial, though it is slightly less vigorous and invasive than its all-green parent, Apple Mint. It is generally cold-tolerant, though prolonged wet winters can rot the roots. For the best results and brightest variegation, plant it in a location with partial shade or full sun, provided it isn't scorching. It is not drought-tolerant and needs 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
Specifications
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
If you see shoots appearing on your Pineapple Mint that are solid green, cut them off immediately right at the base. These "reverted" stems are stronger than the variegated ones and will quickly crowd them out, turning the whole plant green.
How to Water
Keep the soil consistently moist for Pineapple Mint. Because the white parts of the leaves lack chlorophyll, they are prone to turning brown and crispy if the plant dries out or gets too much hot sun without enough water.
How to Plant
Plant Pineapple Mint in a pot to contain the roots. While it spreads slower than other mints, it is still a spreader. It is fantastic for lighting up shady corners of a patio.
