Xela's Garden

Mint variegated apple

Planted 04.09 Vistabile hanging basket
Bought 03.09 Yarnton Nurseries, Oxon for 69p per plant

Synonyms:
Mentha x gentilis "Aurea", Mentha x gentilis "Variegata", Mentha arvensis x Mentha spicata "Variegata"
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Classification: Dicotyledonous
Sun position:
Water: Dry soils
Hardines:
Max. height: 0.3 m / 1.0 ft
Max. width: 1 m / 3.3 ft

Mentha
Mint plants are perennial, seldom annual, rhizomatous herbs with scented leaves.
They grow in full sun and do well even in relatively infertile and dry soils.
Plant in rock gardens, in groups and flowerpots.
Easily propagated by division and cuttings.
Mentha x gracilis "Variegata"
Herbaceous perennial with green, fragrant leaves, edged with white.
[Source:www.gardensandplants.com/uk/plant.aspx?plant_id=2033]

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 11 years ago:

Divide

Division can be easily carried out at almost any time of the year, though it is probably best done in the spring or autumn to allow the plant to establish more quickly. Virtually any part of the root is capable of growing into a new plant. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. However, for maximum increase it is possible to divide the roots up into sections no more than 3cm long and pot these up in light shade in a cold frame. They will quickly become established and can be planted out in the summer.

Due over 10 years ago:

Divide

See previous reminder