Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea - The Healing Herb Garden

Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea

Large - 9cm
£4.95
£4.95
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Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea - The Healing Herb Garden
Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea

Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking & Tea

£4.95
£4.95
SizeLarge - 9cm

A rich and aromatic herb for your healing garden

Basil Mint is a beautifully balanced herb, combining the freshness of mint with soft, sweet notes reminiscent of basil. It’s one of those plants that quietly becomes a favourite — easy to grow, wonderfully fragrant, and endlessly useful in the kitchen.

If you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs, this is one that quickly earns its place. Subtle, versatile, and full of character, it brings a unique twist to everyday meals.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden Basil Mint?

Our Basil Mint plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in herb beds, containers, or kitchen gardens.

Our plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Basil Mint (Mentha species) is a hardy perennial herb known for its aromatic leaves and distinctive flavour profile. It grows quickly and can be harvested regularly, making it ideal for continuous use throughout the growing season.

This versatile herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and is best grown in containers or controlled areas, as it can spread if planted directly in the ground.

Basil Mint – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: Spring – Autumn
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 30 – 60 cm
Position: Full sun / Part shade
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained soil

Planting

Location: Plant in containers, raised beds, or controlled garden areas.
Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade.
Spacing: Allow 30 – 45 cm between plants.

Care

Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during dry periods.
Maintenance: Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Height & Spread

30 – 60 cm × spreading

Harvesting

Method: Snip leaves regularly using scissors or fingertips.
Timing: Harvest throughout the growing season.
Frequency: Frequent harvesting encourages fresh, new growth.

Top tips

Culinary uses: Perfect for teas, sauces, salads, and cooking, adding a gentle herbal sweetness with mint freshness.
Container growing: Best grown in pots to control its spread.
Garden use: Adds fragrance and versatility to herb gardens and patios.

 
FAQs

What is Basil Mint used for?
Basil Mint is used in cooking, teas, and drinks, adding a fresh flavour that combines mint with soft, slightly sweet herbal notes. It works well in sauces, salads, and everyday recipes.

Is Basil Mint the same as basil?
No, Basil Mint is not the same as basil. It is a type of mint with a flavour that has similarities to basil, but it is a different plant with its own growth habit and characteristics.

Is Basil Mint edible?
Yes, Basil Mint is edible. The leaves can be used fresh in a wide range of dishes, as well as in teas and drinks.

Is Basil Mint invasive?
Like most mint varieties, Basil Mint can spread quickly if planted in the ground. Growing in containers is recommended to keep it under control.