Peppermint Mint Herb Plants (Mentha × piperita) – 5 x 3cm Plug Plants – FREE Postage

Peppermint is a classic, strongly scented mint with a cool, refreshing flavour that makes it a favourite for herbal teas, desserts, cooking and summer drinks. Easy to grow and quick to establish, it’s ideal for containers, raised beds and kitchen gardens, giving you fragrant leaves from spring through autumn.

Like all mint varieties, peppermint responds well to regular harvesting, producing fresh new growth and staying productive throughout the season.

What you’ll receive

• 5 x Peppermint Mint plants (Mentha × piperita)
• Supplied as 3cm plug plants
• FREE Postage

Why you’ll love Peppermint

• Strong, refreshing mint flavour
• Highly aromatic foliage
• Perfect for teas, desserts and summer drinks
• Cut‑and‑come‑again herb – pick regularly for continuous harvests
• Ideal for containers – best grown in pots to keep plants under control

Planting & Growing Guide (UK)

Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Fertile, moist, well‑drained soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially in pots
Growth habit: Fast‑growing and spreading – containers recommended
Harvesting: Regular cutting encourages bushy plants and intense flavour

Planting plug plants

1. Pot on into larger containers or plant out once established.
2. Water well and keep compost moist while plants settle in.
3. Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage compact, bushy growth.

Uses in the kitchen

• Peppermint tea
• Desserts and baking
• Cocktails and mocktails
• Syrups and cordials
• Cooling garnishes

Size & Performance

• Herbaceous perennial – dies back in winter and 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