{"title":"Summer Solstice Savings on mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruity mints are one of summer's easiest pleasures. Muddle them into a jug of Pimms or a cooling glass of lemonade, freeze them into ice cubes ready for warmer days, scatter through a fruit salad, or stir into yoghurt. Herbal Hub members can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add any of the \u003c\/span\u003ethree mints below\u003cspan\u003e for £2.60 using the promotion code sent by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*Discount code expires 11.59pm 30 June 2026. Can be used on more than one qualifying plant from this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalhaven.com\/discount\/SOLSTICE?redirect=\/collections\/summer-solstice-savings-on-mint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003esolstice mint collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but only one order per customer. Subject to availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mint-ginger","title":"Mint - ginger","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill trail over pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as a culinary herb and its use in confectionary, mint has traditionally been used as a tea for treating headaches and digestive disorders, in modern medicine it is widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders and relieving wind and colic. The flowers are very attractive to bees and it is thought to be a mouse and rat repellent. Ginger mint, so called because of the splashes of yellow\/orange on the leaves rather than the flavour, is a great little sweet tasting herb, perfect for summer drinks, salads and desserts and makes a lovely soft aromatic tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30-60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\/shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the whole mints are fast growing perennials that love good rich soil and grow in both sun and shade successfully. Planted in heavy soils they spread rapidly and unless you have plenty of space can become a bit of a menace, in lighter soils their spread is limited and in very dry summers they can die. Most people grow their mints in containers and in the first year they are usually gorgeous and lush, it is in the second year when they emerge again in spring that the leaves are tiny and grow mostly around the edges of the container. This is because they grow so fast that the roots have filled the container completely and though addition feeding helps, there is just not enough oomph left in the soil to support a vigorous plant. The roots of ginger mint tends to be more fragile and not quite as invasive as some other mints and in spring it can re-invigorated by tipping it from its pot and taking about a third of the root ball away, before replanting it back in the container with fresh compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lower growing mint with gold splashed leaves looks beautiful in pots and containers where it trails over the sides. It is a sweet aromatic mint suited to desserts, summer drinks, especially Pimm’s, in salads, with new potatoes and makes a sweet caramel like tea that can be drunk either hot or chilled. The flowers, like all mints are loved by bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Mentha x gentilis","offer_id":42051804496112,"sku":"T1-Mint-Gin","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Mint-ginger.png?v=1737734313"},{"product_id":"mint-grapefruit","title":"Mint - grapefruit","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as a culinary herb and its use in confectionary, mint has traditionally been used as a tea for treating headaches and digestive disorders, in modern medicine it is widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders and relieving wind and colic. The flowers are very attractive to bees and it is thought to be a mouse and rat repellent. With hints of citrus, this mint makes a refreshing tea and is a good flavouring for ice creams and sorbets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-100cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\/shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the whole mints are fast growing perennials that love good rich soil and grow in both sun and shade successfully. Planted in heavy soils they spread rapidly and unless you have plenty of space can become a bit of a menace, in lighter soils their spread is limited and in very dry summers they can die. Most people grow their mints in containers and in the first year they are usually gorgeous and lush, it is in the second year when they emerge again in spring that the leaves are tiny and grow mostly around the edges of the container. This is because they grow so fast that the roots have filled the container completely and though additional feeding helps, there is just not enough oomph left in the soil to support a vigorous plant. The easiest thing to do is tip the whole root ball out and replant half of it back in the container with some fresh compost; it won’t be long before you have a fantastic looking mint again. The other half you can grow in another pot, give away or add to the compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fruity fresh mint with citrus undertones leaves and flowers can be added to fruit and leaf salads, drinks, cocktails and desserts. Loved by bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Mentha x piperita f. citrata","offer_id":42051804528880,"sku":"T1-Mint-GFr","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Mint-grapefruit.png?v=1737734312"},{"product_id":"mint-lime","title":"Mint - lime","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as a culinary herb and its use in confectionary, mint has traditionally been used as a tea for treating headaches and digestive disorders, in modern medicine it is widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders and relieving wind and colic. The flowers are very attractive to bees and it is thought to be a mouse and rat repellent. A bold aromatic mint that produces oddly shaped leaves at the top, this mint shouts summer drinks and cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60-100cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: Sun\/shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any\/alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the whole mints are fast growing perennials that love good rich soil and grow in both sun and shade successfully. Planted in heavy soils they spread rapidly and unless you have plenty of space can become a bit of a menace, in lighter soils their spread is limited and in very dry summers they can die. Most people grow their mints in containers and in the first year they are usually gorgeous and lush, it is in the second year when they emerge again in spring that the leaves are tiny and grow mostly around the edges of the container. This is because they grow so fast that the roots have filled the container completely and though additional feeding helps, there is just not enough oomph left in the soil to support a vigorous plant. The easiest thing to do is tip the whole root ball out and replant half of it back in the container with some fresh compost; it won’t be long before you have a fantastic looking mint again. The other half you can grow in another pot, give away or add to the compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strongly lime scented mint that lends itself to summer drinks and cocktails – especially Mojitos! A great mint to experiment with, it can be added to culinary dishes both sweet and savoury and makes a refreshing zingy tea. Bees and pollinating bees love the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Haven","offers":[{"title":"Mentha x piperita citrata","offer_id":42051804692720,"sku":"T1-Mint-Lim","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/products\/Mint-lime.png?v=1737734308"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2611\/3212\/collections\/Mint-ginger_border.png?v=1781781356","url":"https:\/\/www.herbalhaven.com\/collections\/summer-solstice-savings-on-mint.oembed","provider":"Herbal Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}