• Eventual height: 1m
  • Eventual spread: 1.5m

mint - spearmint

spearmint, garden mint or common mint

5 year guarantee Perfect for pollinators
approx 300 seeds £2.99
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This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Fast
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy


Aromatic bright green leaves and dense spikes of pink, lilac or white summer flowers. Spearmint is perfect for growing in a terracotta container in full sun. Container-grown specimens are best placed close to paths and entrances, where the aromatic foliage can be enjoyed and easily picked for use in mint sauce, salads and summer drinks.


  • Garden care:
    To prevent mint from romping through a herb garden, restrict the spread by growing it in a sunken container, with adequate drainage holes. Lift and divide each year in spring, replanting the younger, vigorous sections of the plant in fresh compost.


  • Sowing instructions:
    From late winter to mid-spring, sow shallowly in trays or pots of good quality seed compost and keep keep moist but not overly wet. Germination usually takes between 2 and 4 weeks. Seedlings can be transplanted to small pots or cells and then hardened off and planted outside after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, sow directly into a well-prepared bed in late spring and when large enough to handle, thin out to allow 25cm between each plant. Once established, regular picking will help encourage new growth to form.


  • Sow: February to May


  • Harvest: June to November
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