Blackcurrant Mint
£3.50
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Blackcurrant Mint
Rich, fruity, and wonderfully aromatic, Blackcurrant Mint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Blackcurrant’) is a flavour-packed mint variety that’s as exciting to grow as it is to brew. With dark green leaves that release an intense berry-like scent when crushed, this mint thrives in Isle of Wight gardens—particularly in semi-shaded spots where it can stay lush and flavourful through the warmer months.
More compact and less aggressive than standard spearmint, Blackcurrant Mint makes an ideal container herb. It’s a brilliant addition to a coastal or kitchen garden, offering a unique twist for teas, summer drinks, desserts, and even savoury dishes like lamb marinades or fruity salsas.
In the kitchen, its blackcurrant notes shine in herbal infusions, syrups, or muddled into cocktails like mojitos and berry punches. It also dries beautifully for fragrant winter teas.
Plant Specifications:
Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Blackcurrant’
Common Name: Blackcurrant Mint
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Height x Spread: 30–50cm x 50–80cm
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
Harvest Period: Late spring to autumn
Culinary Uses: Herbal teas, syrups, desserts, cocktails, salads, meat dishes
Special Notes: Best grown in containers to control spread; cut back regularly to encourage fresh, aromatic growth; highly attractive to bees