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Mentha × piperita 'After Eight' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mentha × piperita 'After Eight'

Mentha × piperita 'After Eight'

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, robust, spreading, perennial herb with whorls of highly aromatic, edible, dark green leaves flushed purple. Dense spikes of purple flowers appear in summer. Noted for having a very strong flavour flavour that is reminiscent of the confectionery it is named after

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. To prevent it becoming invasive, restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back after flowering in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to mint rust and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years