Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a fast-growing perennial herb known for its cool, refreshing flavour and aromatic leaves. Perfect for teas, desserts, and digestive remedies, it thrives in pots or garden beds in NZ gardens.

Key Features:

• Fresh Flavour: Classic peppermint taste ideal for teas, salads, and baking.

• Aromatic Leaves: Release a strong menthol scent when crushed.

• Perennial Herb: Regrows every year with minimal effort.

• Great for Pots: Grows well in containers to prevent spreading.

• Herbal Remedy: Traditionally used to aid digestion and soothe headaches.

Care & Maintenance:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade – grows best in bright but filtered light.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

• Watering: Keep evenly moist; don’t let soil completely dry out.

• Feeding: Apply diluted liquid fertiliser every 3–4 weeks in warmer months.

• Container Friendly: Yes – highly recommended to contain its vigorous spread.

• Winter Care: Dies back in colder zones but returns in spring; mulch in-ground plants.

• Repotting: Repot annually if grown in containers.

• Pruning: Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.