Description
Mint ‘Eau-de-Cologne’ is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its complex and powerful fragrance. The primary part used for its culinary and aromatic value is its leaves, which provide an intense citrusy and lavender-like scent, often compared to bergamot. This unique profile makes it a favourite for brewing into teas, infusing syrups, or adding a floral note to jellies and desserts. The attractive, small purplish flowers that appear in spikes are also edible and make a lovely, fragrant garnish.
When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, spreading perennial that is very adaptable. It is not fussy about its light conditions and will thrive in locations with either full sun or partial shade. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is kept consistently moist, as it does not like to dry out. A critical point of maintenance is that all mints are highly invasive, so it must be planted in a container or with root barriers to prevent it from spreading. As an added benefit, its attractive flowers are known to be very popular with pollinators.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only – The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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