Variegated Applemint is the most ornamental of mints. It has green leaves edged in cream and it has a fresh apple scent. It produces tiny lilac flowers in late summer.
It can be used as flavouring in vinegars/salad dressings and to make applemint jelly. It can also be added to fruit salads and leafy green salads. It is perfect for mint tea and refreshing summer drinks.
This mint is not too invasive but does spread out with runners. Suitable to plant in containers.
Position in full sun and well-drained soil.
Height/Spread: 0.6mx0.6m after 2 to 5 years