Pineapple Mint. A spreading perennial with grey-green softly hairy leaves streaked cream. Dense clusters of white or pink flowers in summer. Max Height 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’
A spreading perennial with grey-green softly hairy leaves streaked cream. Dense clusters of white or pink flowers in summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Mentha |
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Species | suaveolens |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | Pineapple Mint |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green, cream |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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