Due to unprecedented demand we have had to take the decision to stop taking all orders for the next few days
We will be re-opening our online ordering just as soon as we can
01233 740529
We are experiencing a very high level of orders at present and dispatching these as quickly as we can. Please bear with us!
Special Offers
Redeem Offer Code
Redeem Gift Voucher
Scarecrow Members
Our Feedback
recieved seeds by return even with the very bad weather
the victorian climbing peas were excelent in 2009
trying more seeds this year
this is my 2nd year with you are a good honest old fashion supplier
thank you
ron glazebrook, kings lynn
Close Social & Offers
We are experiencing a very high level of orders at present and dispatching these as quickly as we can. Please bear with us!
Special Offers
Redeem Offer Code
Redeem Gift Voucher
Scarecrow Members
Our Feedback
recieved seeds by return even with the very bad weather
the victorian climbing peas were excelent in 2009
trying more seeds this year
this is my 2nd year with you are a good honest old fashion supplier
thank you
ron glazebrook, kings lynn
Mint Plant - Grapefruit Mint
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Grapefruit'
- Intensely aromatic citrus-mint leaves.
- Hardy perennial.
- Add chopped leaves to fruit salads and fruity desserts.
Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
Available from mid May or sooner1 or more £2.75GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Like most mints Grapefruit Mint is easy to grow. With its furry leaves, deep green with a hint of mulberry in colour, Grapefruit Mint looks good in the herb garden, especially when it flowers. The tall spikes of attractive purple flowers, which are edible, make excellent cut flowers. The intensely aromatic citrus-mint leaves work especially well in fruit desserts.
Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Hardy perennial.
- Likes full sun or partial shade.
- Reaches a height of 18" (45 cms).
- Can become leggy so pinch out shoots to maintain bushy growth.
- Can be invasive so grow in containers for best results (but not as invasive as some other varieties).
- Attractive to bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
- Culinary Uses
- Add chopped leaves to fruit salads and fruity desserts.
- Goes well with fish and chicken dishes.
- Add leaves to iced tea.
- Freeze leaves in ice cubes to add to drinks.
- Flowers are edible and can be added to salads.
Pricing
Available from mid May or sooner
This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Angelica Plant
Anise Hyssop Plant
Basil Plant 'Sweet Genovese'
Basil Plant - Holy Basil
Basil Plant - Thai Basil
Bergamot Plant
Borage Plant
Burn Jelly Plant
Caraway Plant
Catgrass Plant
Catnip Plant
Catnip Plant - Lemon Catnip
Chamomile Plant
Chamomile Plant - Dyer's Chamomile
Chive Plant
Chive Plant - Garlic Chives
Coriander Plant - Coriander 'Leisure'
Curry Plant
Dill Plant
Epazote Plant
Fennel Plant
Fennel Plant - Bronze Fennel
Feverfew Plant
Hyssop Plant - Blue
Hyssop Plant - Pink
Hyssop Plant - White
Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Alba'
Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Vera'
Lemon Balm Plant
Lemon Balm Plant - Lemon Balm 'All Gold'
Lemon Grass 'East Indian' Plant
Lemon Verbena Plant
Lovage Plant
Mace Plant
Marjoram Plant
Marsh Mallow Plant
Mint Plant - Apple Mint
Mint Plant - Banana Mint
Mint Plant - Basil Mint
Mint Plant - Black Peppermint
Mint Plant - Chocolate Mint
Mint Plant - Corsican Mint
Mint Plant - Curly Mint
Mint Plant - Eau De Cologne Mint
Mint Plant - Garden Mint
Mint Plant - Ginger Mint
Mint Plant - Lemon Mint
Mint Plant - Lime Mint
Mint Plant - Moroccan Mint
Mint Plant - Peppermint
Mint Plant - Pineapple Mint
Mint Plant - Red Mint
Mint Plant - Russian Mint
Mint Plant - Silver Mint
Mint Plant - Spearmint Plant
Mint Plant - Strawberry Mint
Myrtle Plant
Oregano Plant
Oregano Plant - Country Cream
Oregano Plant - Greek Oregano
Parsley Plant - Parsley 'Champion Moss Curled'
Parsley Plant - Parsley 'Italian Giant'
Rosemary Plant - Common Rosemary
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Primley Blue'
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Seven Seas'
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Sudbury Blue'
Rue Plant
Russian Comfrey Plant
Sage Plant - Blackcurrant Sage
Sage Plant - Clary Sage
Sage Plant - Common Sage
Sage Plant - Golden Sage
Sage Plant - Purple Sage
Savory Plant - Summer Savory
Savory Plant - Winter Savory
Siberian Onion Plant
Sorrel Plant - Broad-leaf Sorel
Stevia Plant
Sweet Cicely Plant
Sweet Woodruff Plant
Tansy Plant
Tarragon Plant - French Tarragon
Tarragon Plant - Mexican Tarragon
Tarragon Plant - Russian Tarragon
Thyme Plant - Common Thyme
Thyme Plant - Lemon Thyme
Thyme Plant - Thyme 'Silver Queen'
Valerian Plant - Common Valerian
Wild Garlic Plant
Woad Plant
Wormwood Plant
Yarrow Plant 'Wild Yarrow'
How To...
How To Sow & Grow Herbs
Detailed advice on sowing and growing herbs outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.
General Information
Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants sold by Victoriana Nursery Gardens that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Related Products
If buying Mint Plant - Grapefruit Mint you may find the following items of interest...
Mint Plant - Apple Mint
Mint Plant - Ginger Mint
Mint Plant - Lime Mint
Mint Plant - Strawberry Mint Mint Plant - Lemon Mint