Lemon Mint Plant UK | Fresh Citrus Mint for Tea

Lemon Mint Plant UK - Fresh Citrus Mint

Large - 9cm

£4.75

A fresh and uplifting herb for your healing garden

Lemon Mint is a bright and refreshing herb, loved for its clean citrus scent and cooling mint flavour. It brings a light, uplifting feel to the garden — the kind of plant you brush past just to enjoy the scent.

Easy to grow and wonderfully versatile, it’s perfect for everyday use, whether you’re making teas, adding flavour to drinks, or simply enjoying the freshness of your garden.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden Lemon Mint?

Our Lemon 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.

Lemon Mint (Mentha species) is a hardy perennial herb known for its aromatic leaves and fresh citrus-mint flavour. 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.

Lemon 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, summer drinks, desserts, and salads, adding a fresh citrus-mint flavour.
Container growing: Best grown in pots to control its spread.
Garden use: Ideal for patios and herb gardens where scent can be enjoyed.

What is Lemon Mint used for?
Lemon Mint is commonly used in teas, drinks, desserts, and cooking, adding a fresh citrus flavour. It’s a popular choice for summer drinks and herbal infusions.

Does Lemon Mint come back every year?
Yes, Lemon Mint is a hardy perennial that returns each year in UK gardens once established.

Is Lemon Mint a thing?
Yes, Lemon Mint is a recognised variety of mint, valued for its refreshing citrus scent and flavour. It’s a popular choice for herb gardens and kitchen use.

Are mint leaves used in skincare routines?
Mint leaves have been included in traditional skincare practices and are sometimes used in homemade preparations. They are often valued for their fresh scent and natural properties.