RHS variegated apple mint, variegated round-leaved mint
A strong-growing perennial forming an extensive colony to 40cm tall, with softly hairy, apple-scented pale green leaves margined with cream, and tiny mauve flowers in dense spikes in late summer
0.1-0.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. May have to potential to become a nuisance; 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
Propagate by dividing and planting rhizomes any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root tip cuttings can be taken in spring
Cut back at the end of the growing season
May be susceptible to green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust, especially in dry conditions
