Apple Mint Plants

Apple Mint is a classic variety of Mint. Certainly recognisable as Mint with a strong flavour, while also having a subtle, fruity element to it with beautiful soft green leaves which are such a beautiful addition to the garden.

This is extremely versatile, great when used in traditional culinary applications, as a seasoning for meat, desserts or even used in drinks. We really like this one in a traditional mojito as it adds such freshness to the glass. It's also very popular as a garnish on cocktails. You will definitely notice the delicious apple scent coming from these leaves.

Not only is Apple Mint a real winner when it comes to the kitchen, but it also works fantastically well as foliage in a cut flower bouquet. Many flower farmers dedicate metres of their plots to growing this fantastically fragrant foliage as it just keeps on giving for so many months of the year. A pot or two in your garden is going to give you a great option for homemade posies and vases so it's definitely a worthy addition to your garden if you like flowers in your home!

One of the biggest things to watch out for when growing mint is how invasive it can be if not contained. It's best to plant these into their own, large containers to avoid any chaos, and sink a large pot into the ground if you're looking to grow your mint directly in the ground as this will constrict the roots and stop them from taking over entirely. For more advice on how to grow mint, check out our handy guide. 

• Latin Name: Mentha suaveolens

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Moist soil

  Where should I plant this variety? Sun or partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx 60cm

  How much space does it need? Spreads rapidly. Keep contained

  When does it flower? Purple flowers during summer.

  Top care tips: Ideal for growing in a container. It spreads rapidly and needs to be contained.

   
  

   
  

  Delivery Information

• There are certain varieties of herb that I think convey re-assurance and tradition, that you feel have simply existed forever. Apple Mint is certainly one of those varieties.

  It grows and spreads with vigour. Honestly, this plant doesn’t stand on ceremony. You will invite it into your garden and before you know it, this plant will be growing everywhere. It might be an idea to keep this contained, unless of course you would like to throw a massive party and need a huge supply of Mint for cocktails. It will grow happily in moist soil. Keep cutting it back to promote healthy fresh growth and perhaps divide it later in the year.

  In terms of flavour, the apple element comes through subtly, but it absolutely tastes fruity which is really fun. It is extremely versatile, great when used in traditional culinary applications, as a seasoning for meat, desserts or even used in drinks.

  We think it looks cool too, with the leaves looking very solid and present, making Apple Mint perhaps more architectural than other mint varieties. This is definitely one to grow.

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.