Lime Mint Herb Plants (Mentha × piperita ‘Lime’) – 9 x 3cm Plugs – FREE Postage

Lime mint is a wonderfully aromatic twist on classic mint, combining fresh mint flavour with a bright citrus‑lime scent. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s perfect for containers, raised beds, or the kitchen garden, giving you fragrant leaves for teas, desserts, cooking and summer drinks.

Like all mints, lime mint establishes quickly and responds well to regular harvesting, producing fresh new growth throughout the season.

What you’ll receive

• 9 x Lime Mint plants (Mentha Lime)
• Supplied as 3cm plug plants
• FREE UK Postage

Why you’ll love Lime Mint

• Fresh mint flavour with a citrus‑lime twist
• Ideal for teas, desserts and summer drinks
• Cut‑and‑come‑again herb – pick often for continuous harvests
• Perfect for pots – best grown in containers to keep growth tidy
• Highly fragrant foliage

Planting & Growing Guide (UK)

Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well‑drained soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially in containers
Growth habit: Vigorous and spreading – pots recommended
Harvesting: Regular cutting encourages bushy plants and stronger aroma

Planting plug plants

1. Pot on into larger containers or plant out once established.
2. Water well and keep compost moist during early growth.
3. Pinch tips regularly to promote compact, bushy plants.

Uses in the kitchen

• Lime‑mint tea
• Cocktails and summer mocktails
• Desserts and fruit salads
• Syrups, cordials and ice drinks
• Aromatic garnishes

Size & Performance

• Herbaceous perennial – dies back in winter, regrows in spring
• Thrives in pots, raised beds and herb gardens
• Regular harvesting keeps plants compact and productive

Delivery & Aftercare

Plants are carefully packed to arrive in excellent condition.

On arrival:

• Unpack immediately
• Water if compost feels dry
• Keep in a bright, sheltered spot for 24–48 hours before planting

✅ FREE UK Postage included

FAQs

Is lime mint easy to grow?
Yes — it’s as easy as standard mint and very reliable.

Should I grow it in a pot?
Yes, pots help prevent mint from spreading too far.

When can I harvest?
As soon as new growth appears, pick little and often.

Does lime mint come back every year?
Yes, it’s a hardy perennial that regrows each spring.