Orange mint
Mentha x piperita citrata
Deliciously scented, fruity mint, it can be chopped into savoury or sweet salads, added to lemonade and cocktails. Try it to enhance the flavours in vinaigrettes and sauces.
Grow in sun or partial shade and keep the soil moist. Cut back after flowering.
All herbs are planted in a peat reduced compost mix with added perlite for extra drainage.
Growing details
Sunny or partially shady. Great in pots as it doesen't take over like some mints.
Rich and moist
Cut back after flowering. Ideally lift and divide the plant every autumn.
Up to 60cm high / Indefinite spread
Cooking - fruit salads and desserts. Drinks and edible decorations.