Eau De Cologne Mint. A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with purple tinged green leaves. Dense clusters of mauve-pink flowers in summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha x piperita f. citrata
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with purple tinged green leaves. Dense clusters of mauve-pink flowers in summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Mentha |
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Species | x piperita |
Varietry | f. citrata |
Common Name | Eau De Cologne Mint |
Flower Colour | mauve, pink |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | June, August |
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Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
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