Mint, Basil (3 litre pot)

Mentha x piperata citrata - This is a hardy mint with slightly succulent aromatic smooth round bright green leaves with a juicy taste of mint and basil mixed. Plants which have not been cut back for kitchen use have attractive purple flowers in summer that are attractive to bees and hoverflies. Priced for: 3 litre pot

Use: Make mint tea, add to desserts such as ice cream or muddle the leaves in a mojito. A useful herb for spring use as it can be used as an alternative in all your favourite basil recipes until fresh basil is growing strongly in May.