The Orchard Mint Trio™ - Fruit, Spice & Heritage Mint Collection

£17.99

Fruit, spice and heritage in one collection: cream-edged Variegated Apple Mint, gold-streaked Variegated Ginger Mint and dark, intensely cool Black Peppermint. As beautiful in pots as they are useful in the kitchen, with three very different leaves and flavours.

Product Highlights

Fruit, spice and heritage mints in one collection
Cream, gold and deep purple leaves for a striking display
A beautiful gift for gardeners and tea lovers
3 healthy, established mint plants in 9cm pots
Three complementary mints, chosen to be grown and enjoyed together
Hardy perennials that return every year

What's in the Trio

Variegated Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'): soft, fruity and gently minty.
Variegated Ginger Mint (Mentha × gracilis 'Variegata'): warm, fruity and gently spicy, with a hint of ginger.
Black Peppermint (Mentha × piperita (black form)): intensely cool, sharp and menthol-rich.

What You Receive

3 healthy, established mint plants, each in a 9cm pot
Grown and packed with care in the UK

Try This: Orchard Mint Tea

Pick a sprig each of Variegated Apple Mint and Variegated Ginger Mint and a single leaf of Black Peppermint. Pour over hot water, infuse for 5 minutes and strain. Add a slice of apple for extra orchard flavour.

Why You'll Love It

Three distinct flavours from one easy-to-grow plant family
Grow them in separate pots for a neat, fragrant display
A gift that keeps on growing, year after year

Folklore & Fascinating Facts

Variegated apple mint and pineapple mint are closely related cream-variegated forms of apple mint, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably.
Ginger mint is a natural hybrid of corn mint and spearmint, and its gold-variegated form has been grown as an ornamental herb for centuries.
Black peppermint is the form that made Mitcham in Surrey famous: from the 18th century, its fields supplied some of the world's finest peppermint oil.
In Greek myth, the nymph Minthe was turned into a mint plant by the jealous Persephone; Hades gave her a sweet scent so she would never be forgotten.

Contents: Variegated Apple Mint, Variegated Ginger Mint, Black Peppermint

Variegated Apple Mint: Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata', 30–60cm

Variegated Ginger Mint: Mentha × gracilis 'Variegata', 30–45cm

Black Peppermint: Mentha × piperita (black form), 30–60cm

Pot size: 9cm each

Life cycle: Hardy herbaceous perennials

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained

Suitable for containers: Yes

Suitable for beginners: Yes

Planting

Trio tip: Plant each mint in its own pot so the flavours stay distinct and the plants don't compete.

Location: Full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil.

Planting time: Spring to early autumn, avoiding frozen ground.

Containers: Use a pot at least 20–30cm across with multi-purpose compost. Repot or divide every 2–3 years to keep plants vigorous.

Care

Watering: Keep moist, especially in pots during summer. Mint does not like to dry out.

Feeding: A light liquid feed every few weeks in summer, especially for pot-grown plants.

Pruning: Pick regularly and cut back after flowering for a fresh flush of leaves. Cut down to the ground in late autumn.

Harvesting & Storage

Harvesting: Pick leaves and shoot tips from spring to autumn. The flavour is best just before flowering.

Storage: Use fresh, freeze chopped leaves in ice-cube trays, or dry in bunches somewhere warm and airy.

UK Growing Conditions

Fully hardy in the UK. Mint dies back in winter and regrows in spring. Mint spreads by underground runners, so grow it in a pot, or in a bottomless bucket sunk into the ground, to keep it contained.

Culinary Uses

A pretty garnish for drinks, desserts and fruit salads, and a gentle mint for tea. Lovely in fruit salads, melon, summer drinks, iced tea and Asian-style dishes, and as a colourful garnish. The strongest mint for peppermint tea, chocolate desserts, ice cream and cooling drinks.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

Mint flowers attract bees, butterflies and hoverflies, and the fragrant leaves release their scent whenever you brush past.

Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days. Some plants may be delivered at the most appropriate time for planting or potting on.

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time to support successful establishment.

Can these mints be grown together?

Yes. Variegated Apple Mint, Variegated Ginger Mint and Black Mint grow beautifully together and create a striking display of contrasting foliage and colour.

What makes this collection different from The Gourmet Mint Trio™?

The Orchard Mint Trio™ focuses on unusual foliage, distinctive fragrances and collector-worthy varieties.

The Gourmet Mint Trio™ focuses on flavour and everyday favourites including Chocolate Mint, Berries & Cream Mint and Spearmint.

Many customers choose both collections to create a diverse six-variety mint garden.

Can I build a larger mint collection?

Absolutely.

Many gardeners enjoy creating dedicated mint gardens featuring a wide range of colours, fragrances and growing habits.

The Orchard Mint Trio™ pairs perfectly with The Gourmet Mint Trio™ to create an impressive collection of six unique mint varieties.

Why grow different types of mint?

Each variety has its own fragrance, appearance and growing character.

By growing several types together, you can create a more interesting and visually appealing herb garden while enjoying a wider range of aromas throughout the season.

Can I grow these mints in containers?

Yes. Mint performs exceptionally well in pots, containers and herb troughs.

Are these plants suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Mint is one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow.

Will these mints return every year?

Yes. Mint is a hardy perennial and will return year after year once established.

Do mint flowers attract pollinators?

Yes. Mint flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.