Fresh young leaves with a gorgeous blackcurrant twist — perfect for drinks, desserts, salads and summer garden aromas.
Aromatic, fruity, and full of character, Blackcurrant Mint is a superb herb for pots, planters and pathways where brushing past releases its sweet, blackcurrant-like fragrance. Ideal for cocktails, teas, desserts and outdoor fragrance gardening.
What Makes Blackcurrant Mint Special
Blackcurrant Mint (Mentha hybrid) is an aromatic herb boasting deep green leaves often flushed purple, with a sweet, fruity scent reminiscent of real blackcurrants. It’s prized for its fragrant foliage and culinary versatility.
In summer drinks — particularly mojitos and iced teas — it adds a refreshing, fruity twist.
Your 9‑pack of 3cm plants is perfect for creating a scented container display or establishing a productive herb patch. They’re vigorous, easy to grow, and release their strongest blackcurrant aroma on fresh, young growth.
Key Features
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Distinct fruity aroma — especially strong on new leaves.
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Perfect for drinks & desserts: mojitos, iced teas, sorbets, fruit salads & more.
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Great for pots & tubs — ideal where people brush against foliage to release scent.
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Attractive foliage — green with purple flush; edible & aromatic.
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Hardy & easy to grow — thrives in sun or partial shade; keep evenly moist.
Growing & Care
Blackcurrant Mint thrives in well‑drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Keep plants moist, especially in containers. Regular picking keeps growth soft, young and strongly scented — exactly what you want for kitchen use.
How to Use Your Blackcurrant Mint
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Fresh leaves in drinks — muddle in cocktails or teas for a fruity lift.
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Desserts & salads — chop into fruit salads, swirl through sorbets, garnish ice cream.
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Savoury dishes — add finely sliced leaves to dressings and sauces.
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Fragrance gardening — grow along paths where scent is released when brushed.
What You’ll Receive
- 9 x healthy 3cm Blackcurrant Mint plants
- Ready to pot, plant or grow on indoors
- FREE P&P
- Grown and packed carefully by Dartana Plants (as seen on our eBay listing).
FAQs
Is Blackcurrant Mint edible?
Yes — the leaves are edible and widely used in drinks, desserts and teas.
Does it really smell like blackcurrants?
Absolutely. The fruity aroma is strongest on young growth, with a sweet, berry-like scent.
Can I grow it in pots?
Yes, it’s ideal for tubs, pots and patio planters — mint grows vigorously and is easier to manage in containers.
How tall does it get?
Typically 18–24 inches tall when mature.